directed

Definitions of directed
  1. adjective
    (often used in combination) having a specified direction
    “a positively directed vector”
    “goal-directed”
    synonyms:
    orientated, oriented
    adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
  2. adjective
    manageable by a supervising agent
    “a directed program of study”
    synonyms:
    manageable
    capable of being managed or controlled
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