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divergence from the goal

[dɪˈvɜːrdʒəns frəm ðə ɡoʊl]
nounpl: divergences from the goal
divergência do objetivo
1. A departure or deviation from an intended target, aim, or objective; the act of moving away from a planned course of action
The project suffered a divergence from the goal due to budget constraints.
O projeto sofreu uma divergência do objetivo devido às limitações orçamentárias.
2. The state of being off-track or not aligned with desired outcomes or targets
Any divergence from the goal must be reported to management immediately.
Qualquer divergência do objetivo deve ser reportada à administração imediatamente.
Synonyms
deviation from the goaldeparture from the objectivedrift from the targetvariance from the aimstraying from the course
Antonyms
alignment with the goaladherence to the objectiveconvergence toward the goalprogress toward the target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divergência do objetivo
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desvio do objetivo
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
divergência da meta
Frequently used in corporate environments
Portugal
desvio do objetivo
Preferred in European Portuguese; more concise usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the beaten path
missing the mark
going off course
straying from the path
losing sight of the goal
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