temporary objective

[ˈtɛmpəreri əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
nounpl: temporary objectives
objetivo temporário
1. A goal or target that is intended to be achieved for a limited period of time, rather than permanently
The company set a temporary objective to increase sales by 20% during the holiday season.
A empresa estabeleceu um objetivo temporário de aumentar as vendas em 20% durante a temporada de festas.
2. In military or strategic contexts, a short-term goal that contributes to a larger long-term mission
The military unit's temporary objective was to secure the bridge until reinforcements arrived.
O objetivo temporário da unidade militar era garantir a ponte até a chegada de reforços.
3. In project management, a specific deliverable or milestone with a defined end date
Our temporary objective for this quarter is to complete the system integration testing.
Nosso objetivo temporário para este trimestre é concluir os testes de integração do sistema.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian business environments, particularly in project management, military strategy, and organizational planning. In Brazil, the term 'meta temporária' is often used interchangeably in informal corporate settings, while 'objetivo temporário' is preferred in more formal documentation and strategic planning contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short-term goalinterim targetprovisional objectiveshort-term objectiveimmediate goal
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent objectivelong-term goalstrategic objectiveenduring goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo temporário
Standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
objetivo temporário; meta temporária
Both terms used interchangeably in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo temporário
Common in organizational planning and project management
Portugal
objetivo temporário; meta temporária
Similar usage but 'objetivo' is more formal in Portuguese European

Related Words

milestonetargetdeadlinestrategic planningperformance indicatorgoal setting

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a temporary objective
achieve a temporary objective
meet a temporary objective
within the scope of the temporary objective
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