starting aim

[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ eɪm/]
nounpl: starting aims
objetivo inicial
1. The primary goal or purpose that one intends to achieve at the beginning of a project, endeavor, or activity
The starting aim of the research project was to understand climate change patterns.
O objetivo inicial do projeto de pesquisa era compreender os padrões das mudanças climáticas.
2. The initial target or intention set before commencing an action or enterprise
Our starting aim for the business was to reduce operational costs by 20%.
Nosso objetivo inicial para o negócio era reduzir os custos operacionais em 20%.
This term is commonly used in business, academic, and project management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese corporate environments, 'objetivo inicial' is preferred in strategic planning documents. The concept reflects goal-oriented planning culture in Western business practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial objectiveprimary goaloriginal purposefounding aiminitial target
Antonyms / Antônimos
final resultending outcomeultimate achievement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo inicial
Most common translation used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo inicial
Standard usage in corporate and educational settings
São Paulo
objetivo inicial; meta inicial
Commonly used in business and entrepreneurship contexts
Portugal
objetivo inicial; propósito inicial
Used in formal and academic Portuguese

Related Words

objectivegoalpurposeintentiontargetambition

Related Idioms & Phrases

to set a starting aim
with the starting aim of
achieve one's starting aim
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