starting objective

[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
nounpl: starting objectives
objetivo inicial
1. The primary goal or target set at the beginning of a project, mission, plan, or endeavor
The starting objective of the marketing campaign was to increase brand awareness by 30%.
O objetivo inicial da campanha de marketing era aumentar o reconhecimento da marca em 30%.
2. In military or tactical contexts, the first goal to be achieved in an operation
The team's starting objective was to secure the perimeter before advancing further.
O objetivo inicial da equipe era garantir o perímetro antes de avançar.
3. In games or sports, the initial target or goal at the start of competition
Our starting objective in the tournament was to reach the semifinals.
Nosso objetivo inicial no torneio era chegar às semifinais.
The term 'starting objective' is widely used in Brazilian business culture, project management, and sports terminology. In Portugal, 'meta inicial' is sometimes preferred. The concept reflects a results-oriented approach common in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, where clearly defined initial goals are considered fundamental to success.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial objectiveprimary goalstarting goalinitial aimfirst objectivebaseline target
Antonyms / Antônimos
final objectiveend goalultimate objectivesecondary objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo inicial
Standard term used in business, military, and sports contexts
São Paulo
objetivo inicial / meta de partida
Both terms are commonly used in corporate and business environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo inicial
Standard usage, particularly in military and sports contexts
Portugal
objetivo inicial / meta de partida
Similar usage to Brazil, though 'meta' is often preferred in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

objectivegoaltargetmissionaimpurposestarting pointbaseline

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the starting objective
achieve the starting objective
miss the starting objective
exceed the starting objective
from the starting objective
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