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overall purpose

[/ˌoʊvərˈɔːl ˈpɜːrpəs/]
noun phrasepl: overall purposes
objetivo geral
1. The main or primary goal that encompasses all aspects of an activity, project, or organization
The overall purpose of the meeting was to align the team on quarterly objectives.
O objetivo geral da reunião era alinhar o time com os objetivos trimestrais.
2. The fundamental intention or reason behind a broader initiative or strategy
The overall purpose of the new policy is to improve employee well-being.
O objetivo geral da nova política é melhorar o bem-estar dos funcionários.
Synonyms
main objectiveprimary goalchief aimprincipal objectivegeneral purpose
Antonyms
specific purposeminor objectivesecondary goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo geral
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetivo geral / propósito geral
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
objetivo geral / finalidade geral
European Portuguese may use 'finalidade' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the big picture
the main idea
in the final analysis
at the end of the day
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