'output-oriented' originates from the combination of 'output' and 'oriented', where 'output' refers to the result produced by a system or process, and 'oriented' means directed towards a particular goal or result.

The term 'output-oriented' evolved from the business and management lexicon, emphasizing a focus on results rather than processes.

Initially, it meant 'focused on the end product,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.