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deviation from the goal

[ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən frəm ðə ɡoʊl]
nounpl: deviations from the goal
desvio do objetivo
1. A departure or divergence from an intended target, aim, or objective
The project suffered a deviation from the goal due to budget constraints.
O projeto sofreu um desvio do objetivo devido a restrições orçamentárias.
2. An unintended or unplanned change in direction, course, or purpose
Any deviation from the goal will result in project delays.
Qualquer desvio do objetivo resultará em atrasos no projeto.
Synonyms
divergencedeparturedeflectionvariancedigressionoff-course movement
Antonyms
alignment with the goaladherence to the goalprogress toward the goaldirect path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desvio do objetivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desvio da meta
Alternative using 'meta' instead of 'objetivo'
Portugal
desvio do objetivo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
stray from the path
lose sight of the goal
miss the mark
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