driven

American  

[driv-uhn] / ˈdrɪv ən /

verb

1. past participle of drive.

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adjective

1. being under compulsion, as to succeed or excel.

   a driven young man who was fiercely competitive.

2. controlled or propelled by something specified (used in combination).

   a market-driven approach to retaining talent; data-driven business strategies; a water pump that is solar driven.

driven British  

/ ˈdrɪvən /

verb

1. the past participle of drive

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driven Idioms  

1. see pure as the driven snow.

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Other Word Forms

• drivenness noun
• undriven adjective
• well-driven adjective

Etymology

Origin of driven

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

The governor has also identified an unusually high rate of savings as holding back the economy, driven by a lack of consumer confidence among older savers in particular.

From BBC

Micron Technology’s strong earnings report highlighted increased sales driven by data-center demand for high-performance memory.

From Barron's

The bank remains confident of outpacing industry loan growth, guiding for 13%-14% growth in FY 2026, mainly driven by the retail, agriculture, and micro, small and medium enterprises segments.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We love coming out here,” Justin tells me when I ask him why he’s driven two hours from New Town, a small city 130 miles due north of Hebron.

From Salon

Executives will also likely highlight the company’s strong performance in the running category, driven by new models such as the Vomero 18 and the Pegasus Premium.

From Barron's