1. The main goal or primary aim that someone or an organization is trying to achieve
The principal objective of the company is to increase market share by 25% within two years.
O objetivo principal da empresa é aumentar a participação de mercado em 25% dentro de dois anos.
2. The primary target or purpose in a plan, project, or strategy
Our principal objective in this meeting is to resolve the budget allocation issues.
Nosso objetivo principal nesta reunião é resolver os problemas de alocação orçamentária.