well-defined aim

[/wɛl dɪˈfaɪnd eɪm/]
noun phrasepl: well-defined aims
objetivo bem definido
1. a clear, specific, and clearly stated goal or purpose that is easy to understand and measure
The project has a well-defined aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within five years.
O projeto tem um objetivo bem definido de reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50% dentro de cinco anos.
2. a purpose that has been precisely articulated so that success can be evaluated
Success requires a well-defined aim rather than vague aspirations.
O sucesso requer um objetivo bem definido em vez de aspirações vagas.
This phrase is commonly used in business, education, and project management contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. It reflects the professional emphasis on clarity, measurability, and accountability in goal-setting, particularly in corporate environments and academic institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear objectivespecific goaldefined targetexplicit purposeprecise objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague aimunclear objectiveambiguous goalundefined purposefuzzy target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo bem definido
most common usage in formal and professional contexts
São Paulo
meta bem clara
alternative usage in business environments
Portugal
objetivo bem delineado
more formal variant used in official Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo bem marcado
informal variant

Related Words

objectivegoaltargetpurposemission statementstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping your eye on the prize
staying the course
having your ducks in a row
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