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Directed toward a specific goal and pursued with a clear intention. It describes an approach that is not random, but planned and focused.
Durch zielgerichtete Fragen konnte die Moderatorin die Diskussion wieder auf das Hauptthema lenken.
Through targeted questions, the moderator was able to steer the discussion back to the main topic.
The word is made up of 'Ziel' (goal) and 'gerichtet' (past participle of 'richten', to direct). It literally means 'directed toward a goal' and describes an action that is not random, but planned.
Die Polizei startete eine zielgerichtete Suche nach dem Vermissten.
The police launched a targeted search for the missing person.
'Zielgerichtet' (targeted) can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb describing a verb. As an adverb, it remains unchanged.
Eine zielgerichtete Vorbereitung ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg.
Targeted preparation is the key to success.
Common combinations are 'zielgerichtete Maßnahmen' (targeted measures), 'zielgerichtete Förderung' (targeted support), 'zielgerichtet suchen' (to search in a targeted way), 'zielgerichtet handeln' (to act purposefully), or 'zielgerichtet vorgehen' (to proceed in a targeted way).
Das Team arbeitete zielgerichtet an einer Lösung für das Problem.
The team worked in a targeted way on a solution to the problem.
This word is often used in professional, scientific, or official contexts. It sounds more formal and precise than simply saying 'with a goal'.
Die Regierung kündigte zielgerichtete Hilfen für die betroffenen Regionen an.
The government announced targeted aid for the affected regions.
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Gezielt and zielgerichtet both describe deliberate action with a clear purpose. Gezielt is particularly suitable for a specific, deliberately chosen measure. Zielgerichtet describes more of a planned, focused approach over several steps, directed toward an overarching goal.
Das Team arbeitet zielgerichtet daran, mit mehreren Maßnahmen mehr Kunden zu erreichen.
The team is working purposefully to reach more customers through several measures.
Das Team setzt gezielt zusätzliche Werbung ein, um mehr Kunden zu erreichen.
The team is using additional advertising in a targeted way to reach more customers.
