goal-oriented

[ gohl-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐-ohr‐ ]

adjective

1. (of a person) focused on reaching a specific objective or accomplishing a given task; driven by purpose:

   goal-oriented teams of teachers.

2. (of a project or plan) designed to achieve desired results; targeted:

   a goal-oriented budget.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goal-oriented¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Related Words

• aggressive
• determined
• earnest
• energetic
• enthusiastic
• resourceful