intermediate objective
[/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət əbˈdʒektɪv/]
nounpl: intermediate objectives
objetivo intermediário
1. A goal or target that serves as a stepping stone toward a final or long-term objective; a mid-level aim achieved within a specified timeframe
The company set intermediate objectives to reach its five-year strategic plan.
A empresa estabeleceu objetivos intermediários para alcançar seu plano estratégico de cinco anos.
2. In project management, a milestone or target that must be accomplished before proceeding to the next phase
Meeting the intermediate objectives was essential before launching the final product.
Cumprir os objetivos intermediários era essencial antes de lançar o produto final.
3. In military or strategic contexts, a tactical goal that supports the achievement of a larger strategic aim
The commander identified several intermediate objectives before the main offensive.
O comandante identificou vários objetivos intermediários antes da ofensiva principal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stepping stone to success
building block toward a goal
on the road to achieving objectives
intermediate step in the process
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