telesis
tel·e·sis
noun \ˈte-lə-səs\ plural tel·e·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of TELESIS
: progress that is intelligently planned and directed : the attainment of desired ends by the application of intelligent human effort to the means
Origin of TELESIS
New Latin, from Greek, fulfillment, from telein to complete, from telos end — more at telos
First Known Use: 1896
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