target score

[/ˈtɑːrɡɪt skɔːr/]
nounpl: target scores
pontuação alvo
1. A predetermined or desired score that one aims to achieve in a game, test, competition, or any scoring activity
The target score for the exam is 70% to pass.
A pontuação alvo para o exame é 70% para passar.
2. In cricket, the number of runs the batting team needs to win after the opposing team has completed their innings
India's target score in the final was 280 runs.
A pontuação alvo da Índia na final foi 280 corridas.
3. A numerical goal set in advance for performance measurement or success criteria
Our sales team has a target score of $500,000 for this quarter.
Nossa equipe de vendas tem uma pontuação alvo de $500.000 para este trimestre.
In Brazil, the term is widely used in educational assessments, particularly in standardized tests like ENEM. In sports, especially cricket (popular in some Brazilian communities) and volleyball, 'target score' or 'pontuação alvo' is essential terminology. In the USA, this term is prevalent in academic settings, sports competitions, and corporate performance management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
goal scoreobjective scorebenchmark scoreaimed score
Antonyms / Antônimos
actual scoreachieved scorefinal score

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontuação alvo
Most commonly used in educational and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
score alvo
English term often used directly in sports commentary
São Paulo
pontuação meta
Alternative used more in business and performance evaluation contexts
Portugal
pontuação alvo
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with 'meta de pontuação' as alternative

Related Words

scoringperformance metricbenchmarkobjectivegoalachievement

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target score
reach the target score
fall short of the target score
exceed the target score
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