concrete aims

[ˈkɒŋkriːt eɪmz]
noun phrase
objetivos concretos
1. specific, clearly defined goals or purposes that are tangible and measurable, rather than abstract or vague
The company set concrete aims for increasing market share by 15% within two years.
A empresa estabeleceu objetivos concretos para aumentar a participação de mercado em 15% dentro de dois anos.
2. practical targets that can be observed, evaluated, and achieved through deliberate action
Our team's concrete aims include reducing production costs and improving product quality.
Os objetivos concretos do nosso time incluem reduzir custos de produção e melhorar a qualidade do produto.
In Brazilian business culture, 'objetivos concretos' is widely used in corporate planning, strategic meetings, and educational institutions. The term reflects the importance placed on measurable results and accountability in both American and Brazilian professional environments. In Portugal, 'metas' (targets) is often preferred in everyday business communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specific objectivesdefined targetstangible goalsmeasurable objectivesexplicit aims
Antonyms / Antônimos
abstract aimsvague objectivesundefined goalsambiguous targets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivos concretos
most commonly used term in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
metas concretas
alternative commonly used in local business environment
São Paulo
objetivos concretos / metas definidas
both terms widely used in corporate settings
Portugal
objetivos concretos / metas tangíveis
slight preference for 'metas' in European Portuguese

Related Words

objectivesgoalstargetsmilestonesstrategic planningperformance metrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

set concrete aims
establish concrete aims
achieve concrete aims
reach concrete objectives
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