goal-oriented

especially British, goal-o·ri·en·tat·ed

[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