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main aim

[/meɪn eɪm/]
nounpl: main aims
objetivo principal
1. The primary or most important goal or purpose that someone intends to achieve
The main aim of this project is to reduce carbon emissions.
O objetivo principal deste projeto é reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. The central intention or target of an action, plan, or organization
Her main aim was to finish university before starting her career.
Seu objetivo principal era terminar a universidade antes de começar sua carreira.
Synonyms
primary objectivemain objectiveprincipal goalmain goalprimary purposechief aim
Antonyms
secondary aimminor objectiveside goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetivo principal / meta principal
Both terms widely used in business context
Portugal
objetivo principal / alvo principal
Alvo principal is also commonly used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep one's eye on the main aim
to lose sight of the main aim
with the main aim of
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