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secondary objective
[ˈsɛkəndɛri əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
noun
pl: secondary objectives
objetivo secundário
1.
A goal or target of lesser importance compared to a primary objective; a subsidiary aim that supports or complements the main goal
The primary objective is to increase sales, while the secondary objective is to improve customer satisfaction.
O objetivo primário é aumentar as vendas, enquanto o objetivo secundário é melhorar a satisfação do cliente.
2.
In military or strategic contexts, a target or goal that is less critical than the main mission but still contributes to overall success
Securing the perimeter was a secondary objective after establishing the command center.
Assegurar o perímetro era um objetivo secundário após estabelecer o centro de comando.
Synonyms
subordinate objective
auxiliary goal
supporting objective
minor aim
subsidiary target
Antonyms
primary objective
main goal
principal objective
primary aim
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
objetivo secundário
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
objetivo secundário
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'secundário'
Portugal
objetivo secundário
Standard usage; may also use 'meta secundária' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
secondary priority
back-burner objective
secondary target
auxiliary mission
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