Objective

usgb/əbˈdʒektɪv/
noun

A goal or target that someone plans to achieve.

My objective is to graduate with honors.
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Often appears as...

  • objective setting
  • achieve my objective
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Personal Aspirations

Use 'objective' to express a personal milestone you are determined to reach.

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My objective is to learn three languages.
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Professional Plans

In a work setting, 'objective' encapsulates a desired outcome or business aim.

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The team's objective is to increase sales by 20%.
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Specific and Measurable

'Objective' often implies a goal that is clear and measurable, rather than vague.

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Her objective was to reduce error rates by 5%.
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