Gesteuerter

Gesteuerter is a German word that translates to "controlled" or "guided" in English. It is used as an adjective to describe something that is operated or directed by an external force or mechanism. This can refer to a wide range of applications, from the simple to the highly complex.

In a technical context, "gesteuerter" often implies a system or process that is not autonomous but relies on input or programming to function. For example, a "gesteuerter Antrieb" would be a controlled drive, meaning its speed or direction is regulated. Similarly, a "gesteuerter Prozess" refers to a process that is managed and influenced by specific parameters. This contrasts with self-regulating or natural processes.

The term can also be used in everyday language. A "gesteuerte Entscheidung" would be a decision that is not spontaneous but has been thought through or influenced by specific factors. In a more abstract sense, "gesteuert" can imply being manipulated or influenced, sometimes with a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of free will. However, in most neutral contexts, it simply denotes deliberate direction or management. The specific meaning is highly dependent on the surrounding words and the overall context in which it is used.