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purpose-driven

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/ˈpɜːrpəs ˈdrɪvən/ · pur-pose-driv-en

Guided by or focused on a particular purpose or aim.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Guided by or focused on a particular purpose or aim.

کسی مخصوص مقصد یا ہدف کی طرف رہنمائی یا توجہ دینا۔

مقصد کے مطابق

maqasid ke mutabiq

Synonyms

goal-orientedintentionalmission-drivenہدف پر مبنیارادیمشین ڈرائیون

Antonyms

aimlessindifferentunfocusedبے مقصدلامہمغیر توجہ

Common Collocations

  • purpose-driven organization
  • purpose-driven life
  • purpose-driven campaign

Example Sentences

The company is purpose-driven, focusing on sustainability and community impact.

یہ کمپنی مقصد کے مطابق ہے، پائیداری اور کمیونٹی کے اثرات پر توجہ مرکوز کرتی ہے۔

Yeh company maqasid ke mutabiq hai, paidari aur community ke asrat par tawajjoh markooz karti hai.

Living a purpose-driven life can lead to greater fulfillment and happiness.

مقصد کے مطابق زندگی گزارنے سے زیادہ اطمینان اور خوشی حاصل ہو سکتی ہے۔

Maqasid ke mutabiq zindagi guzarne se zyada itminan aur khushi hasil ho sakti hai.

She joined a purpose-driven organization to make a difference in the world.

اس نے دنیا میں تبدیلی لانے کے لئے مقصد کے مطابق تنظیم میں شمولیت اختیار کی۔

Us ne duniya mein tabdeeli lanay ke liye maqasid ke mutabiq tanzeem mein shamilat ikhtiyar ki.

Easily Confused With

goal-driven:Goal-driven emphasizes achieving specific objectives, while purpose-driven focuses on broader values or missions.

Word Family

purpose
nounمقصد
drive
verbچلانا
driver
nounڈرائیور

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a target (purpose) and a vehicle (drive) aiming for it.

Visualize an arrow hitting a bullseye, representing focused intentions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مقصد ہو تو منزل بھی ملتی ہے ہر راہ میں، جو ہو بے مقصد تو چھوٹے راستے بھی مشکل ہیں۔

Maqsad ho to manzil bhi milti hai har raah mein, jo ho be maqsad to chhote raste bhi mushkil hain.

If there is a purpose, the destination is found on every path; if aimless, even small paths are difficult.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مقصد سے آدمی کی پہچان ہوتی ہے۔

Maqsad se aadmi ki pehchaan hoti hai.

A person's identity is defined by their purpose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "purpose + driven" — driven by a specific aim or goal

First known use: 1980s

The term 'purpose-driven' gained prominence in the late 20th century, particularly in business and social contexts, where companies and individuals seek to align their actions with a clear purpose or mission.