'outcome-driven' originates from the combination of 'outcome' and 'driven,' where 'outcome' refers to a result or effect, and 'driven' implies being motivated or propelled by something.

'Outcome' and 'driven' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'outcome-driven' is a more modern development, reflecting a focus on results in business and personal development contexts.

Initially, 'driven' meant being propelled by a force, but in 'outcome-driven,' it evolved to mean being motivated by achieving results.