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

'output' and 'driven' have been used separately in English for centuries, but their combination into 'output-driven' is a more recent development, reflecting modern business and management practices.

Initially, 'output' referred to the physical products of a process, but in 'output-driven', it has evolved to mean any measurable result or outcome.