objective-driven engineering
noun phraseA way of building things where you first decide what you want to achieve and then work toward that goal.
The team used objective-driven engineering to make sure every part of the robot helped it walk.
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2. An engineering method that starts with clear success criteria and checks each step against them.
With objective-driven engineering, the bridge design was tested against safety goals at every stage.
3. A management approach where engineering work is organized around measurable objectives rather than tasks.
The company switched to objective-driven engineering so teams could focus on results, not busywork.
4. A design philosophy that ties every technical decision to a stated purpose.
Objective-driven engineering helped the students explain why each sensor was needed.