goal
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[ noun ] the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Synonyms Examples "the ends justify the means" Used in print (The Sun, [Baltimore],...)The rangy , Albany ( Cal. ) native , a surprise slugging sensation for the Flock last year as_well as a defensive whiz , set `` improved fielding '' as his 1961 goal . (The New York Times,...)His goal was to obtain a National_League team for this city . (Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)If the content of faith is to be presented today in a form that can be `` understanded of the people '' - and this , it must_not be forgotten , is one of the goals of the perennial theological task - there is no other choice but to abandon completely a mythological manner of representation . (Bonnie Prudden, "The Dancer and the Gymnast"...)Even if gymnastics are not the ultimate goal , the good tumbler will be a better dancer , a better athlete , and a human_being with a greater margin of safety in any activity . (Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)The anode holder shown in figure 2 was designed with two goals in mind . Related terms content purpose aim intention destination no-goal end-all bourn plan_of_action |
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[ noun ] the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Synonyms Examples "a crowd assembled at the finish" "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view" Related terms |
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