Meaning of directed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    directed

    Definitions

    1. (often used in combination) having a specified direction

    Examples

    • « a positively directed vector »
    • « goal-directed »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. manageable by a supervising agent

    Examples

    • « a directed program of study »

    Synonyms

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