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overarching objective

[/ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: overarching objectives
objetivo abrangente
1. A primary or principal goal that encompasses and guides all other related goals or tasks; a comprehensive aim that overrides or supersedes secondary objectives
The overarching objective of the company is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within ten years.
O objetivo abrangente da empresa é reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% nos próximos dez anos.
2. A supreme or dominant purpose that serves as the foundation for strategic planning and decision-making
The overarching objective of the education reform is to improve student literacy rates across all demographics.
O objetivo abrangente da reforma educacional é melhorar as taxas de alfabetização entre todos os grupos demográficos.
Synonyms
primary objectivemain goalprincipal aimcore objectiveumbrella goalsupreme objective
Antonyms
secondary objectiveminor goalsubordinate aimspecific objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo abrangente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetivo macro
Alternative term sometimes used in corporate environments
Portugal
objetivo abrangente
Standard usage in European Portuguese; sometimes 'objetivo global' or 'objetivo geral'
General Brazilian
objetivo geral
Alternative term frequently used in academic and governmental planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

the big picture
the end goal
the bottom line
the ultimate aim
keeping your eyes on the prize
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