goal‑oriented
/ˈɡoʊl ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/ · goal·or·i·ent·ed
adjective
- Having a strong focus on achieving set objectives or targets. She is a goal‑oriented manager who always sets clear milestones for her team.
- Designed or structured to direct effort toward specific aims. The curriculum is goal‑oriented, emphasizing measurable outcomes for each course.
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Did you know? The term "goal‑oriented" gained popularity in the 1960s with the rise of behaviorist psychology, where researchers emphasized goal‑directed behavior as a key to understanding motivation.