strategic objective

[strə-ˈtē-jik əb-ˈjek-tiv]
nounpl: strategic objectives
objetivo estratégico
1. A long-term goal or target that an organization, military force, or government aims to achieve as part of its overall strategy
The company's strategic objective is to increase market share by 25% over the next five years.
O objetivo estratégico da empresa é aumentar a participação de mercado em 25% nos próximos cinco anos.
2. A major aim that guides planning and decision-making at the highest levels of an organization
National defense is a strategic objective outlined in the government's security policy.
A defesa nacional é um objetivo estratégico delineado na política de segurança do governo.
3. In military context, a key target or goal that, when achieved, significantly contributes to overall victory or mission success
Securing the bridge was a strategic objective in the military campaign.
Garantir o controle da ponte era um objetivo estratégico na campanha militar.
In Brazilian corporate culture, strategic objectives are central to business planning and are often communicated through organizational mission statements and five-year plans. In the United States, this term is heavily used in military strategy, corporate boardrooms, and government policy discussions. The concept reflects a formal, long-term planning approach valued in both cultures' institutional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strategic goalprimary objectivekey aimmajor targetlong-term goalstrategic target
Antonyms / Antônimos
tactical objectiveshort-term goalminor objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo estratégico
Standard term used in business, military, and governmental contexts
São Paulo
objetivo estratégico / meta estratégica
Both terms are commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo estratégico
Widely used in government and military discussions
Portugal
objetivo estratégico
Identical usage; standard in Portuguese administration and business

Related Words

strategyobjectivegoaltargetmissionvisionplanningimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

achieve a strategic objective
set strategic objectives
align with strategic objectives
lose sight of strategic objectives
strategic objectives in focus
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