1. A limited or intermediate goal that contributes to a larger overall objective; a sub-goal or interim target
The company set partial objectives to achieve before reaching the final sales target.
A empresa estabeleceu objetivos parciais a alcançar antes de atingir a meta final de vendas.
2. In mathematics and optimization, a lens or optical element that has limited focusing capability or serves a specific function within a larger optical system
The partial objective was used to magnify the specimen at low power before switching to the full objective.
O objetivo parcial foi utilizado para ampliar o espécime em baixa potência antes de mudar para o objetivo completo.