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imprecise target

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
nounpl: imprecise targets
alvo impreciso
1. An objective or goal that lacks clarity, specificity, or well-defined parameters; a goal that is vague or ambiguous in its formulation
The project failed because the team was working toward an imprecise target without clear metrics for success.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe estava trabalhando em direção a um alvo impreciso sem métricas claras de sucesso.
2. In military or ballistic contexts, a destination or objective that cannot be accurately aimed at or located
The bombing campaign struggled because the enemy's position remained an imprecise target.
A campanha de bombardeio teve dificuldades porque a posição do inimigo permanecia um alvo impreciso.
Synonyms
vague objectiveunclear goalambiguous targetfuzzy targetundefined aim
Antonyms
precise targetclear objectivewell-defined goalspecific aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo impreciso
standard usage
São Paulo
objetivo vago
alternative in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
meta pouco clara
common in project management
Portugal
alvo impreciso
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

shooting in the dark
barking up the wrong tree
missing the mark
aiming at the moon
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