goal-oriented

[ gohl-awr-ee-en-tid, ‐ohr‐ ]

/ ˈgoʊlˌɔr iˌɛn tɪd, ‐ˌoʊr‐ /

(of a person) focused on reaching a specific objective or accomplishing a given task; driven by purpose: goal-oriented teams of teachers.

(of a project or plan) designed to achieve desired results; targeted: a goal-oriented budget.

Also especially British, goal-o·ri·en·tat·ed [gohl-awr-ee-uh n-tey-tid, ‐ohr‐] /ˈgoʊlˌɔr i ənˌteɪ tɪd, ‐ˌoʊr‐/.

Origin of goal-oriented

First recorded in 1935–40

goal, goal area, goal crease, goal kick, goal line, goal-oriented, goalball, goaler, goalie, goalkeeper, goalmouth

People who are hypomanic often possess heightened energy and goal-oriented drive.

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