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definite aim

[ˈdefənət eɪm]
noun phrasepl: definite aims
objetivo definido
1. A clear, specific, and well-defined goal or purpose that someone intends to achieve
She has a definite aim to become a doctor within five years.
Ela tem um objetivo definido de se tornar médica em cinco anos.
2. A concrete target or intention that is precisely determined and unmistakable
The project was completed because the team had a definite aim from the beginning.
O projeto foi concluído porque a equipe tinha um objetivo definido desde o início.
Synonyms
clear objectivespecific goalconcrete purposedetermined targetwell-defined intention
Antonyms
vague purposeunclear goalindefinite aimaimlessnesswandering intention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo definido
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetivo definido; meta clara
business and professional contexts prefer 'meta clara'
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo definido
standard usage
Portugal
objetivo definido; propósito definido
both terms are used; 'propósito' is slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

aim for the stars
hit the mark
have one's eyes on the prize
set one's sights on something
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