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competing goal

[kəmˈpiːtɪŋ ɡoʊl]
nounpl: competing goals
objetivo concorrente
1. A goal or objective that conflicts with or stands in opposition to another goal, requiring prioritization or compromise
The company faced competing goals of maximizing profits while reducing environmental impact.
A empresa enfrentava objetivos concorrentes de maximizar lucros enquanto reduzia o impacto ambiental.
2. Multiple desired outcomes that cannot all be achieved simultaneously without trade-offs
Work-life balance involves managing competing goals between career advancement and family time.
O equilíbrio entre trabalho e vida pessoal envolve gerenciar objetivos concorrentes entre avanço profissional e tempo em família.
Synonyms
conflicting goalopposing objectiverival aimconflicting objective
Antonyms
aligned goalcomplementary goalcompatible objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo concorrente
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
meta conflitante
Alternative term commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
objetivo concorrente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have your cake and eat it too
caught between a rock and a hard place
torn between two options
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