objective-based development

noun
UK /əbˈdʒɛktɪv beɪst dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv beɪst dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

a way of building things where you first decide exactly what you want to achieve.

The team used objective-based development to plan the new playground.

SYNONYMS

goal-driven developmentoutcome-focused planningresults-based developmenttarget-oriented development

RELATED WORDS

goal settingplanningmilestonesproject management

OTHER MEANINGS

2. a software method where features are built to meet clear, measurable goals.

Objective-based development helped the coders finish the app on time.

3. a teaching approach that plans lessons around specific learning targets.

The school adopted objective-based development for its science classes.

4. a business strategy that sets clear targets before starting a project.

Objective-based development kept the company focused on its sales goals.