Definition of "directed" []

• In a manner emphasizing one's point of view. (adjective)
• Having the properties of a directed graph. (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of direct. (verb)

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• "For some of the samples, bioengineers used what they call directed evolution: They mutated the genes and then used high-throughput screening to test the resulting enzymes for improvement in properties like heat resistance and ability to degrade cellulose."
• "The right seems to use what I call a directed or steered freedom, a freedom towards something that you're "allowed" or expected to want - for instance, freedom to worship, freedom to choose from among available products, etc."
• "The Hebrew here for "directed" is the same as in Isa 40: 12 for "meted out"; thus the sense is, "Jehovah measures out heaven with His span"; but who can measure Him? that is,"