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essential target

[ɪˈsɛnʃəl ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
nounpl: essential targets
alvo essencial
1. A primary or fundamental objective that must be achieved; a goal of critical importance
The essential target of the marketing campaign is to increase brand awareness by 40%.
O alvo essencial da campanha de marketing é aumentar o reconhecimento da marca em 40%.
2. In military or strategic contexts, a key objective that is vital to success
The fortress was identified as an essential target for the military operation.
A fortaleza foi identificada como um alvo essencial para a operação militar.
3. A core focus point or priority in business, project management, or planning
Customer retention is an essential target for our company this fiscal year.
A retenção de clientes é um alvo essencial para nossa empresa neste ano fiscal.
Synonyms
primary objectivecore goalvital aimkey objectivefundamental target
Antonyms
secondary objectiveminor goaltrivial targetoptional aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo essencial
Standard usage in business and general contexts
São Paulo
alvo essencial / meta essencial
Both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
alvo essencial / objetivo essencial
Both forms accepted; objective is slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the essential target
miss the essential target
on target
strategic objective
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