CEFR B1

objective

noun

Meaning

A goal or purpose that you want to achieve.

Examples

The team's main objective is to win the championship this year.
Our objective is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next decade.

Synonyms: aim, goal, purpose, target

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objective (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

Definition

A goal or purpose that you want to achieve.

Examples

The team's main objective is to win the championship this year.
Our objective is to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next decade.
He set a clear objective for the project: to increase customer satisfaction.

How to Use objective

objective of (prepositional phrase): The goal or purpose related to a specific thing. — "The main objective of the study is to understand the effects of climate change."
achieve an objective (collocation): To successfully reach or accomplish a goal. — "The team worked hard to achieve their objective of launching the product on time."
set an objective (collocation): To establish a specific goal to work towards. — "It's important to set realistic objectives for any new project."

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