initial target

[/ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
nounpl: initial targets
alvo inicial
1. The first or primary objective that is set at the beginning of a project, plan, or endeavor
The initial target for the marketing campaign was to reach 10,000 customers.
O alvo inicial da campanha de marketing era alcançar 10.000 clientes.
2. In business or finance, the first quantified goal established before implementation begins
The company set an initial target of 20% growth for the fiscal year.
A empresa estabeleceu um alvo inicial de crescimento de 20% para o ano fiscal.
3. In military or tactical contexts, the first objective or entity marked for action
The initial target was identified on the radar screen.
O alvo inicial foi identificado na tela do radar.
In Brazilian business culture, 'alvo inicial' is commonly used in corporate planning and project management. It reflects the importance of establishing clear starting points in strategic planning. In the USA, this term is prevalent in tech startups, corporate environments, and project management methodologies like Agile.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary objectivefirst goalbaseline targetopening objectivestarting aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
final targetultimate goallong-term objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo inicial
standard and most commonly used term
São Paulo
alvo inicial / meta inicial
both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alvo inicial
preferred in technical and business discussions
Portugal
alvo inicial / meta inicial
both terms used; slightly more formal in European Portuguese

Related Words

targetobjectivegoalmilestonedeadlinebenchmark

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the initial target
miss the initial target
set an initial target
exceed the initial target
fall short of the initial target
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