clear aim

[/klɪr eɪm/]
noun phrasepl: clear aims
objetivo claro
1. A well-defined goal or purpose that is easy to understand and pursue
The company's clear aim is to increase market share by 25% this year.
O objetivo claro da empresa é aumentar sua participação de mercado em 25% este ano.
2. A specific target or intention that leaves no ambiguity about what one wants to achieve
With a clear aim in mind, the team worked efficiently toward success.
Com um objetivo claro em mente, a equipe trabalhou eficientemente em direção ao sucesso.
3. A transparent and unambiguous direction or focus for action or effort
The project requires a clear aim before we allocate resources.
O projeto requer um objetivo claro antes de alocarmos recursos.
In Brazilian business culture, having a 'objetivo claro' is highly valued and is often emphasized in corporate planning, strategic meetings, and personal development contexts. The phrase reflects the importance of clarity and planning in both American and Brazilian professional environments. In Portugal, similar emphasis is placed on clear objectives, though the terminology may vary slightly depending on formal or informal contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear goalclear objectiveclear purposedefined targetexplicit intention
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague aimunclear objectiveambiguous goalundefined purposefuzzy target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo claro
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
meta clara
Also used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo bem definido
More formal, emphasizing definition and clarity
Portugal
objetivo claro / finalidade bem definida
Similar to Brazilian usage but may use 'finalidade' more frequently in formal contexts

Related Words

goalobjectivetargetpurposeintentionvisionmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

have your eyes on the prize
keep your eye on the ball
know what you want
set your sights on
ter um propósito bem definido
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