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failure to meet the objective
[/ˈfeɪljər tu miːt ðə əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrase
pl: failures to meet the objective
falha em atingir o objetivo
1.
The inability or lack of success in achieving a specific goal or target
The failure to meet the objective resulted in project delays.
A falha em atingir o objetivo resultou em atrasos no projeto.
2.
A shortcoming or deficiency in accomplishing what was intended or required
Management identified the failure to meet the objective as a critical issue.
A gerência identificou a falha em atingir o objetivo como um problema crítico.
Synonyms
failure to achieve the goal
inability to meet the target
shortfall
non-achievement
missed objective
Antonyms
achievement of the objective
success in meeting the objective
accomplishment
fulfillment of the objective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falha em atingir o objetivo
Most commonly used in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
não cumprimento do objetivo
Frequently used in corporate environments
Portugal
incumprimento do objetivo
Legal and formal usage preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
miss the mark
fall short of expectations
come up short
not cut the mustard
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