target state

[ˈtɑːrɡɪt steɪt]
nounpl: target states
estado alvo
1. A desired or intended condition, situation, or configuration that one aims to achieve or reach
The company's target state is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
O estado alvo da empresa é reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% até 2030.
2. In project management and organizational change, the final desired outcome or end goal of a transformation initiative
We need to clearly define the target state before beginning the digital transformation project.
Precisamos definir claramente o estado alvo antes de começar o projeto de transformação digital.
3. In systems theory and automation, a programmed end condition or objective state that a system seeks to achieve
The robot's target state is to return to its charging station when battery is low.
O estado alvo do robô é retornar à sua estação de carregamento quando a bateria está baixa.
This term is heavily used in corporate environments, project management, and technology sectors in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects modern business practice language emphasizing strategic planning and transformation initiatives. In Brazilian Portuguese business culture, 'estado alvo' is increasingly common in consulting, IT, and organizational development discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
desired stateend stategoal stateobjective stateoutcome state
Antonyms / Antônimos
current stateinitial statepresent stateactual state

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado alvo
Most common usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
estado alvo
Standard usage in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
estado alvo
Standard usage, sometimes informally 'objetivo final'
Portugal
estado alvo
Direct equivalent used in Portuguese business terminology

Related Words

current statetransitiongoalobjectivechange managementtransformation

Related Idioms & Phrases

moving towards the target state
defining the target state
reaching the target state
gap between current and target state
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