'acknowledgment-driven' is a compound word formed from 'acknowledgment' and 'driven'. 'Acknowledgment' originates from the Old English word 'oncnawan', meaning 'to recognize or admit', and 'driven' comes from the Old English 'drifan', meaning 'to compel or urge'.

'Acknowledgment' evolved from the Old English 'oncnawan' to the Middle English 'aknowen', and eventually became 'acknowledge'. 'Driven' evolved from the Old English 'drifan' to the Middle English 'driven', maintaining its meaning over time.

Initially, 'acknowledgment' meant 'recognition or admission', and 'driven' meant 'compelled or urged'. The compound 'acknowledgment-driven' retains these meanings, indicating motivation by recognition.