directed
adjective
di·rect·ed
də-ˈrek-təd 
dī-
1
: subject to supervision or regulation
a directed reading program for students
2
: having a positive or negative sense
directed line segment
directedness
noun
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Euphoria is created, written, directed and executive produced by Sam Levinson.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The department later confirmed McKinzie’s employment with the university in a post on X and directed students, faculty and staff to help through MTSU Counseling Services or the university’s Employee Assistance Program.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2025
Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The department later confirmed McKinzie’s employment with the university in a post on X and directed students, faculty and staff to help through MTSU Counseling Services or the university’s Employee Assistance Program.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Dec. 2025
Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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