Doeltreffende

Doeltreffende is a Dutch attributive form of the adjective doeltreffend, meaning effective or successful in achieving a desired result. It is used before a noun to describe something that hits its target, such as a plan, method, or tool. The base form doeltreffend is related to the idea of “hitting the goal” and is commonly found in formal and policy-oriented language.

In usage, doeltreffende conveys that the described item produces the intended effect. It is often paired with nouns in contexts such as management, public policy, health, and education. Common collocations include doeltreffende maatregelen (effective measures), doeltreffende middelen (effective means), and doeltreffende communicatie (effective communication). The term is flexible enough to describe both strategies and concrete tools.

Doeltreffende is distinct from related terms. Doeltreffend emphasizes the overall effectiveness of action or behavior, while effectief focuses on producing a desired effect, and efficiënt highlights efficient use of resources. In practice, these nuances overlap, and the choice among them depends on emphasis and domain.

The noun form doeltreffendheid denotes the quality of being effective or the level of effectiveness. Doeltreffende and its related forms are common in evaluation and critique of programs, campaigns, and procedures, where clarity about outcomes is important.

In summary, doeltreffende describes something that successfully achieves its aims, with the term frequently appearing in formal Dutch to express practical effectiveness and goal-oriented results.