measurable aim

[/ˈmeʒərəbl eɪm/]
nounpl: measurable aims
objetivo mensurável
1. A specific, quantifiable goal or target that can be tracked and evaluated with concrete metrics or standards
The company set measurable aims to increase sales by 25% within the fiscal year.
A empresa estabeleceu objetivos mensuráveis para aumentar as vendas em 25% dentro do ano fiscal.
2. A goal that has clear success criteria and can be assessed objectively through data or evidence
Our measurable aim is to reduce customer complaints by 40% by the end of Q2.
Nosso objetivo mensurável é reduzir as reclamações de clientes em 40% até o final do Q2.
3. In project management and organizational contexts, a goal that is SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
Setting measurable aims helps teams track progress and stay accountable.
Estabelecer objetivos mensuráveis ajuda as equipes a rastrear o progresso e manter a responsabilidade.
This term is heavily used in modern business culture in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'objetivo mensurável' reflects the influence of international management practices and agile methodologies. The concept aligns with the SMART goals framework that has become standard in organizational planning across both countries. In Portugal, similar terminology is used but may show slight variations in preference between 'objetivo' and 'meta'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
measurable objectivequantifiable goalspecific targetconcrete objectivedefinable aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague goalabstract aimunquantifiable objectiveimmeasurable target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo mensurável
Most common term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
meta mensurável
Alternative term frequently used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo quantificável
Less common but understood variant
Portugal
objetivo mensurável / meta quantificável
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'meta' is preferred in some contexts

Related Words

SMART goalskey performance indicator (KPI)metricbenchmarkperformance targetobjectivegoaloutcome

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target
meet the mark
reach a milestone
move the needle
keep your eyes on the prize
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