målretningen

Målretningen is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to denote the orientation toward a goal or target. The word combines mål (goal) with retningen (the direction), literally meaning “the direction toward the goal.” The definite form målretningen is used to refer to a specific aim or approach.

Usage and scope: In everyday language, målretningen describes the deliberate alignment of actions, attention, or resources with a defined outcome. In professional contexts, the term appears in areas such as project planning, instructional design, and performance assessment to emphasize that activity is directed by a target.

In sports and measurement disciplines, målretningen can refer to the aiming direction toward a target. In shooting, archery, or other precision activities, it denotes aligning sights or aiming mechanisms with the target to achieve accuracy. In surveying or metrology, it may describe orienting instruments toward a reference point.

In psychology, education, and management, målretningen is used to describe goal-directed behavior and strategy: setting goals, selecting methods to reach them, and monitoring progress to stay aligned with the intended outcome. The concept highlights the link between intention, plan, and action.

See also: goal orientation, targeting, alignment, performance measurement. Notes: The term is most common in Danish and Norwegian and may vary in form across dialects and Scandinavian languages.