directed

daɪˈrɛk.tɪd
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Translation of directed from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

supervised

guided or managed by someone
  • The project was directed by an experienced manager.Het project werd geleid door een ervaren manager.
2.

oriented

having a specified direction or orientation
gericht gedirigeerd
  • The directed beam of light illuminated the stage.De gerichte lichtstraal verlichtte het podium.
3.

graph theory

TECH.
having edges in a graph that go in one way
TECH.
gericht gedirigeerd
  • The network was analyzed as a directed graph.Het netwerk werd geanalyseerd als een gerichte graaf.
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Expressions with directed: examples in English and translations in Dutch

zelfgestuurd
autonoom
The course encourages self-directed study and research.
doelgericht
Her goal-directed behavior helped her finish the project early.
innerlijk gedreven
zelfsturend
She is inner-directed and makes her own choices.
extern gericht
She is very other-directed, always seeking approval from others.
begeleide zelfstudie
She enrolled in a directed study on medieval trade routes.
gerichte energie
The system uses directed energy to disable incoming drones at long range.

Synonyms and analogies of directed in English

Examples of directed in a sentence

  • Under directed supervision, the team completed the task efficiently.
  • The directed sound waves hit the target.
  • A directed arrow flew through the air.
  • The algorithm requires a directed graph for processing.
  • In mathematics, a directed graph is essential for this model.
direct
dəˈrɛkt
Adjective
1.

straightforward path

going straight to a point without stopping or changing direction
  • The most direct route to the city is through the tunnel.De meest directe route naar de stad is door de tunnel
2.

frank

honest and straightforward in speech or behavior
  • Her direct manner of speaking can sometimes seem blunt.Haar rechtuit manier van spreken kan soms bot overkomen
3.

communication

coming from or going to a source without intermediaries
  • They received direct orders from the top management.Zij ontvingen directe orders van het topmanagement
Verb
tr.
1.

direction

aim something in a particular direction or at a target
  • The filmmaker directed the camera towards the sunset.De filmmaker richtte de camera op de zonsondergang
2.

management

manage or control the operations of something
  • She directs the company's marketing strategies.Zij leidt de marketingstrategieën van het bedrijf.
3.

instruction

instruct someone with authority
opdragen instrueren aanwijzingen geven
  • The teacher directed the students to open their books.De leraar droeg de leerlingen op hun boeken te openen.
Adverb
1.

immediacy

without any delay or detour
  • She answered the question direct, without hesitation.Ze beantwoordde de vraag direct, zonder aarzeling.
2.

communication

without intermediary
  • The funds were transferred direct from one account to another.De fondsen werden direct van de ene rekening naar de andere overgemaakt

Expressions with direct: examples in English and translations in Dutch

voltreffer
Her comment was a direct hit on his ego.
rechtstreeks als gevolg van
The road closed as a direct result of flooding.
rechtstreekse lijn
directe lijn
She called the manager on his direct line.
directe reactie
The joke received a direct response from the audience.
rechtstreeks
The bird flew in a direct line toward the nest.
rechtstreeks komen van
direct afkomstig zijn van
These apples come direct from the farm.

Translations of "directed" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
gerichtpp.

Enrollment questions for biology classes should be directed to the biology department.

Vragen over inschrijving voor biologievakken kunnen worden gericht aan de afdeling biologie.

geregisseerdpp.

The movie was wonderfully directed, capturing the audience's attention fully.

De film was meesterlijk geregisseerd en wist het publiek volledig te boeien.

geleidpp.

Passengers were directed through the funneled gate for boarding the plane.

De passagiers werden via een versmalde doorgang naar het instappen geleid.

voorgeschrevenpp.

One extra hour in your day, never use more than directed.

Eén extra uur per dag, gebruik nooit meer dan voorgeschreven.

gestuurdpp.

Visitors were directed to the mailroom to collect their parcels.

Bezoekers werden naar de postkamer gestuurd om hun pakketten op te halen.

doorgestuurdpp.

Questions that pertain to technical support should be directed to the help desk.

Vragen over technische ondersteuning moeten naar de helpdesk worden doorgestuurd.

aangegevenpp.

The round tour at the castle is well directed with numbered arrows.

De rondleiding door het kasteel wordt goed aangegeven met genummerde pijlen.

bedoeldpp.

As I saw it, the joke was mostly directed towards me.

Ik dacht dat de grap vooral voor mij bedoeld was.

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Other translations for directed:

  • beheerdpp.

directed: Examples and translations in context

In case of tubes, it is directed towards the centreline.

Bij buizen is het gericht op de hartlijn van de buis.

Breakfast was directed lovingly and yet we had plenty of privacy.

Het ontbijt was prachtig gericht en toch hadden we veel privacy.

Our host has directed us, and greeted place is charming.

Onze gastheer heeft ons gericht, en begroette plaats is charmant.

He directed his efforts toward a synthesis of tradition and innovation.

Zijn streven was gericht op een synthese van traditie en vernieuwing.

It differs rather narrow, directed against intestinal microflora, action.

Het verschilt nogal smal, gericht tegen intestinale microflora, actie.

Ceramic grease prevents wear and sticking and has a directed jetspray.

Keramisch vet voorkomt slijtage en vastklemmen en heeft een gericht spuitbeeld.

They can be better directed so that less lighting is needed.

Het kan beter gericht worden zodat er minder verlichting nodig is.

He directed a musical film that received critical acclaim for its music.

Hij regisseerde een musicalfilm die veel lof kreeg voor de muziek.

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