goal-driven program

noun
UK /ɡəʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ɡoʊl ˈdrɪvən ˈproʊɡræm/

A goal-driven program is a computer program that works hard to reach a goal you give it.

The robot uses a goal-driven program to find its way to the charging station.

SYNONYMS

goal-oriented programobjective-based programpurpose-driven programtarget-seeking program

RELATED WORDS

artificial intelligencealgorithmautomationplanningrobot

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A plan of activities that is focused on achieving a specific aim.

The school's goal-driven program helped every student improve their reading.

3. A software system that keeps adjusting its actions until it meets a target.

The goal-driven program kept lowering the room temperature until it reached 20 degrees.

4. A training course designed to help people reach a set objective.

Her goal-driven program at the gym got her ready for the race.