mission-oriented development
nounUK /ˈmɪʃən ˈɔːriəntɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /ˈmɪʃən ˈɔriəntɪd dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
a way of building things where everyone works together to reach one big goal.
The team used mission-oriented development to build a robot that could clean the ocean.
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2. a style of research that focuses on solving a specific real-world problem.
Mission-oriented development helped scientists create a vaccine quickly.
3. a business approach where all work is guided by a company's main purpose.
The startup's mission-oriented development made every employee feel part of something important.
4. a method of making software that centers on a clear, shared objective.
Using mission-oriented development, the coders finished the app ahead of schedule.