oriented
v.v. focused on or directed toward a specific thing. It describes someone or something that has a clear goal or interest.
v. directed toward or focused on a specific interest, activity, or goal. Often used in combination with a noun to form a compound adjective.
The new course is oriented toward career development.
The company is very profit-oriented and rarely invests in projects that do not show immediate financial returns.
In a service-oriented economy, the primary value is generated through human interaction and specialized expertise rather than the manufacturing of physical goods.
Commonly follows a noun and a hyphen to create a compound (e.g., 'family-oriented'). When used alone, it often takes the preposition 'toward' or 'towards'.
He is oriented to his workHe is oriented toward his workWhile 'to' is sometimes used, 'toward' or 'towards' is the standard preposition for this sense of focus or direction.