articulated goal

[/ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪtɪd ɡoʊl/]
nounpl: articulated goals
objetivo articulado
1. a clearly expressed and well-defined objective that has been communicated in explicit terms
The company presented an articulated goal to increase market share by 25% within two years.
A empresa apresentou um objetivo articulado de aumentar a participação de mercado em 25% nos próximos dois anos.
2. a purpose or target that is precisely stated and logically connected to broader organizational or personal plans
The team's articulated goal was to improve customer satisfaction scores through better service training.
O objetivo articulado da equipe era melhorar os índices de satisfação do cliente através de melhor treinamento de serviço.
3. an objective that has been verbally or formally declared with clear details and measurable outcomes
Without an articulated goal, the project lacked direction and focus.
Sem um objetivo articulado, o projeto careceu de direção e foco.
This term is widely used in American and Brazilian business management, education, and organizational development. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in corporate strategic planning and in educational assessment frameworks. The concept emphasizes clarity and explicit communication, reflecting contemporary management philosophy that values transparency and measurable outcomes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stated objectivedeclared goalexplicit aimclear targetdefined objectiveexpressed purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague goalimplicit objectiveunclear aimundefined targetunstated purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo articulado
standard usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
objetivo articulado / meta articulada
both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo articulado
standard academic and professional usage
Portugal
objetivo articulado / meta articulada
used similarly in Portuguese business contexts

Related Words

strategic objectivemeasurable outcomeperformance targetorganizational missiongoal articulationobjective statement

Related Idioms & Phrases

set an articulated goal
establish articulated goals
communicate articulated objectives
align with articulated goals
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