zielgerichtet

in a goal-directed manner, purposefully

adverb TSEEL-ge-rikh-tet Rare

Also means

with clear focus

Usage Note

zielgerichtet describes action oriented consistently towards a clear objective: zielgerichtet vorgehen, zielgerichtet fördern. It is positive and common in business and educational language.

Examples

"Die Mittel werden zielgerichtet für Bildungsprojekte eingesetzt."

Natural Translation

The funds are deployed in a purposeful manner for educational projects.

Literal Translation

The means are goal-directed for education-projects deployed.

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