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goal

aim / objective

[C] Countable

pl: goals

In a personal context, it represents a destination for ambition. It differs from a "dream" by implying a concrete plan or an active effort to achieve the result. While a "target" is often numerical or precise, a "goal" can be more holistic or life-altering.

In sports, it functions as both the physical structure (the target) and the act of scoring. The feeling is one of culmination and victory; reaching the goal is the definitive resolution of the game's tension.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Leo is in his room gaming while David is at the office.

David Smith

Hey champ, what's your long-term goal for this semester? Let's pivot to a growth mindset.

Leo Smith

stop using corporate speak. my only goal is to not fail chem.

💡

The conversation highlights the generational gap and friction between David's misuse of business jargon ('pivot', 'growth mindset') and Leo's cynical, blunt teenage tone. The word 'goal' is central as they are discussing academic objectives.

Meanings

Nounaim

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Her primary goal is to graduate from law school with honors.

Nounobjective

An objective or target in a sport, specifically the area where a ball or puck must be put to score a point.

The striker kicked the ball straight into the goal.

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