quantifiable goal

[ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪəbl ɡoʊl]
nounpl: quantifiable goals
objetivo quantificável
1. A specific, measurable objective that can be evaluated using numerical data or concrete metrics to determine success or progress
Increasing sales by 25% in the next quarter is a quantifiable goal.
Aumentar as vendas em 25% no próximo trimestre é um objetivo quantificável.
2. An aim or target expressed in measurable terms that allows for objective assessment of achievement
The team set a quantifiable goal of reducing customer response time to under 2 hours.
A equipe estabeleceu um objetivo quantificável de reduzir o tempo de resposta do cliente para menos de 2 horas.
This term is essential in modern business culture in both Brazil and the USA, reflecting the corporate emphasis on data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's corporate sector, 'meta quantificável' is often used interchangeably. The concept aligns with SMART goal methodology, which has become standard in management training and organizational development worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
measurable objectiveconcrete goalSMART goalspecific targetnumerical objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague goalambiguous objectiveunmeasurable aimabstract goalqualitative goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo quantificável
Standard term used in business and management contexts
São Paulo
meta quantificável
Common alternative in corporate environments; 'meta' is frequently used in business Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo mensurável
Alternative using 'mensurável' (measurable) is also accepted
Portugal
objetivo quantificável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; business terminology is standardized

Related Words

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)metricbenchmarktargetobjectiveperformance indicator

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a number on it
set the bar
hit the target
move the needle
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