driven
Americanverb
adjective
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being under compulsion, as to succeed or excel.
a driven young man who was fiercely competitive.
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controlled or propelled by something specified (used in combination).
a market-driven approach to retaining talent; data-driven business strategies; a water pump that is solar driven.
verb
Other Word Forms
- drivenness noun
- undriven adjective
- well-driven adjective
Etymology
Origin of driven
First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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Having driven up to Llyn Teifi in the Cambrian mountains, we stand on a bridge, surrounded by rocky outcrops and marshland.
From BBC
The Amundsen Sea accounts for most of the sea level rise driven by Antarctic melting.
From Science Daily
Jim McMahon, head of the energy practice at Charles River Associates, said the closures were driven by a combination of high costs, the availability of cheaper renewables and an era of flat electricity demand.
You guessed, it driven by concern about the environment and pollution.
From BBC
Service sales increased in 2024, driven in part by higher volume on F-35 upkeep contracts, the company disclosed in that same annual report.
From MarketWatch
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