declared goal

[dɪˈklɛərd ɡoʊl]
noun phrasepl: declared goals
objetivo declarado
1. A goal or objective that has been formally stated, announced, or made public by a person, organization, or entity
The declared goal of the company is to increase market share by 25% within two years.
O objetivo declarado da empresa é aumentar a participação de mercado em 25% em dois anos.
2. An explicitly expressed aim or purpose that is officially communicated
The government's declared goal is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
O objetivo declarado do governo é reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% até 2030.
This phrase is commonly used in business, political, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate culture, it often appears in official documents and strategic planning sessions. The phrase emphasizes transparency and public accountability, distinguishing between what is officially claimed versus what might be hidden or implicit motivations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stated goalexpressed objectiveofficial aimannounced targetexplicit purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
hidden agendaundeclared goalconcealed objectiveunstated purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo declarado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo declarado / meta declarada
both forms used interchangeably
São Paulo
objetivo declarado / propósito declarado
business and corporate contexts prefer 'objetivo'
Portugal
objetivo declarado / meta declarada
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

objectivetargetaimpurposemission statementstrategic goal

Related Idioms & Phrases

the stated aim
on the record
as per the mission statement
publicly announced goal
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