utilitarian aim
[juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriən eɪm]
noun phrasepl: utilitarian aims
objetivo utilitarista
1. A goal or purpose directed toward maximizing utility, usefulness, or practical benefit; an objective based on utilitarian principles that seek the greatest good for the greatest number
The company's utilitarian aim was to reduce costs while maintaining product quality for consumers.
O objetivo utilitarista da empresa era reduzir custos mantendo a qualidade do produto para os consumidores.
2. In philosophy, an objective grounded in utilitarianism that prioritizes practical outcomes and consequences over abstract principles
The policy's utilitarian aim focused on maximizing overall happiness and well-being in the community.
O objetivo utilitarista da política focava em maximizar a felicidade e o bem-estar geral da comunidade.
The term 'utilitarian aim' is primarily used in academic philosophy, business strategy, and policy discussions in both the USA and Brazil. In American contexts, it often appears in economic and corporate decision-making frameworks. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetivo utilitarista' is more commonly encountered in formal academic writing and philosophical discussions, while practical business contexts may use the simpler 'objetivo prático' (practical objective).
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →