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goal-driven

|goal/driv/en|

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/ɡoʊl ˈdrɪvən/

🇬🇧

/ɡəʊl ˈdrɪvən/

focused on goals

Etymology
Etymology Information

'goal-driven' originates from the combination of 'goal' and 'driven,' where 'goal' refers to an aim or desired result, and 'driven' implies being motivated or propelled towards something.

Historical Evolution

'Goal-driven' evolved from the combination of the words 'goal' and 'driven' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'motivated by goals,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

motivated by or focused on achieving specific goals.

She is a goal-driven individual who always meets her targets.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45