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objectives

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //əbˈdʒɛktɪvz// UK //ɒbdʒˈɛktɪvz// ob·jec·tives

n. the specific things you plan to achieve or finish. You use this word when you have a clear goal in mind for work or a project.

n. specific, measurable goals or targets that a person or organisation seeks to achieve. Often used in professional or academic contexts to describe the intended outcomes of a strategy.


SIMPLE

Our main objectives are to save money and improve quality.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager outlined the quarterly objectives during the morning meeting to ensure everyone understood their specific targets.

COMPLEX

While the long-term vision remains ambitious, the immediate objectives focus on stabilising the supply chain and reducing operational overheads to ensure the company's survival.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural form in professional contexts; often paired with verbs like 'meet', 'achieve', or 'set'.

Pitfall

What is your objective of this project?What is your objective for this project?When describing the purpose of a specific task or project, 'objective' usually takes the preposition 'for' rather than 'of'.

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