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defined aim

[/dɪˈfaɪnd eɪm/]
noun phrasepl: defined aims
objetivo definido
1. A clearly stated or specific goal or purpose that has been established with precision
The project was successful because it had a defined aim from the beginning.
O projeto foi bem-sucedido porque tinha um objetivo definido desde o início.
2. An intention or target that is clearly articulated and understood by all parties involved
Without a defined aim, the team struggled to stay focused.
Sem um objetivo definido, a equipe teve dificuldade em manter o foco.
Synonyms
clear objectivespecific goalstated purposeexplicit targetwell-defined aim
Antonyms
vague aimunclear objectiveundefined purposeambiguous goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo definido
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetivo definido; meta clara
Business context often uses 'meta clara'
Portugal
objetivo definido; fim claramente estabelecido
More formal usage; 'fim' is preferred in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a defined aim
set a defined aim
work towards a defined aim
achieve a defined aim
goal-oriented
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