results-oriented engineering
noun phraseUK /rɪˈzʌlts ˈɔːriəntɪd ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /rɪˈzʌlts ˈɔːriəntɪd ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
A way of building things where the main goal is to make something that works well.
The team used results-oriented engineering to finish the bridge on time and under budget.
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2. An engineering approach that measures success by final outcomes rather than by the methods used.
Results-oriented engineering helped the company cut costs without lowering quality.
3. A work style in engineering that focuses on delivering measurable improvements quickly.
With results-oriented engineering, the startup shipped a working prototype in just three weeks.
4. The practice of setting clear performance targets and designing systems to meet them.
Results-oriented engineering guided the team to reduce energy use by twenty percent.