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target course

[ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt kɔːrs]
nounpl: target courses
curso alvo
1. A specific course of study or academic program that a student aims to enroll in or complete
Her target course is Computer Science at the University of Toronto.
Seu curso alvo é Ciência da Computação na Universidade de Toronto.
2. In navigation or maritime contexts, the intended route or direction of travel
The ship maintained its target course despite the strong winds.
O navio manteve seu curso alvo apesar dos ventos fortes.
3. A planned or intended trajectory or path of action in achieving a goal
The company is on its target course to reach profitability by next quarter.
A empresa está no seu curso alvo para atingir a lucratividade no próximo trimestre.
Synonyms
intended coursedesired programplanned trajectoryobjective path
Antonyms
off-coursedeviationunintended path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso alvo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese education context
São Paulo
curso almejado
Alternative form emphasizing the desired or aspired course
Portugal
curso pretendido
Common usage in European Portuguese educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay on course
chart a course
set one's sights on
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