unambiguous target

[/ˌʌnæmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
noun phrasepl: unambiguous targets
alvo inequívoco
1. A clearly defined objective or goal that leaves no room for confusion or multiple interpretations
The project's unambiguous target was to reduce production costs by 20% within one year.
O alvo inequívoco do projeto era reduzir os custos de produção em 20% dentro de um ano.
2. In military or strategic contexts, a specific objective that is precisely identified without any doubt
The military operation had an unambiguous target that all personnel understood clearly.
A operação militar tinha um alvo inequívoco que todo o pessoal compreendeu claramente.
3. In business or performance management, a measurable and specific goal with no room for misinterpretation
Setting an unambiguous target for sales performance helps employees understand expectations.
Estabelecer um alvo inequívoco para o desempenho de vendas ajuda os funcionários a entender as expectativas.
The term 'unambiguous target' is predominantly used in business, military, and project management contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, it reflects the increasing adoption of management methodologies like OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and Agile practices, where clarity of objectives is paramount. In the USA, this terminology is standard in corporate settings, strategic planning, and performance reviews.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear objectiveexplicit goalwell-defined targetspecific aimprecise objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
ambiguous targetvague objectiveunclear goalfuzzy targetill-defined objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alvo inequívoco
Most common translation in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
alvo claro e definido
Often expanded for emphasis in conversational use
São Paulo
alvo inequívoco / objetivo nítido
Used frequently in corporate and technical environments
Portugal
alvo inequívoco / objetivo inequívoco
Similar usage to Brazil, with slight preference for 'objetivo' in some contexts

Related Words

objectivegoalaimmilestoneperformance metricdeliverableoutcomebenchmark

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the target
on target
moving the goalposts
crystal clear objective
laser-focused goal
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →