focused objective

[ˈfoʊkəst əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun phrasepl: focused objectives
objetivo focado
1. a clearly defined goal or target that is concentrated and specific in scope, with a primary emphasis on achieving a particular result
The team established a focused objective to increase sales by 25% within the next quarter.
O time estabeleceu um objetivo focado de aumentar as vendas em 25% no próximo trimestre.
2. a well-defined aim that directs efforts and resources toward a singular purpose, minimizing distractions
With a focused objective in mind, the project manager was able to keep the team on track.
Com um objetivo focado em mente, o gerente de projeto conseguiu manter o time no caminho certo.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian business culture, particularly in management, project planning, and corporate strategy discussions. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business schools and multinational corporations. The concept emphasizes the importance of clarity and specificity in goal-setting, reflecting both American pragmatism and Brazilian aspirational business practices.
NYC Slang
locked-in goal / on-point objective
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear goalspecific aimdefined targetconcentrated purposeprecise objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague objectiveunfocused goalambiguous aimscattered objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo focado
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
objetivo focado / meta focada
Common in corporate environments; 'meta' is equally acceptable
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo focado
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
objetivo focado / objetivo direcionado
European Portuguese may use 'direcionado' as an alternative

Related Words

goaltargetstrategyfocusmissionscope

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eye on the prize
stay the course
zero in on
hit the target
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