goal-directed

adjective

goal-di·​rec·​ted ˈgōl-də-ˌrek-təd How to pronounce goal-directed (audio)
: aimed toward a goal or toward completion of a task
goal-directed behavior

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“Goal-directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/goal-directed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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