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

Example Sentences

Defending Moon’s good-faith engagement with Kim Jong Un as a form of “pragmatic and goal-oriented” diplomacy in an interview with local media, Choi pointed to instances in which Moon offered due criticism of Kim and his regime.

From Los Angeles Times

We think of negotiation, conflict resolution as goal-oriented behavior.

From Salon

“She’s future-oriented. She’s goal-oriented as well,” Collins said.

From Seattle Times

The NAc has a critical role in the learning and execution of goal-oriented behaviors.

From Science Daily

But I also love when they’re over and I can get back to less goal-oriented culture consumption.

From New York Times

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