goal

US /ɡoʊl/

Definition

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Our main goal this year is to expand into two new markets.

objectivethe goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
targeta reference point to shoot at
aiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Easy set a goal
to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding a goal
Medium achieve a goal
to successfully accomplish or reach regarding a goal
Hard ambitious goal
describing ambitious goal (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
Very Hard move the goalposts
to move the goalposts, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.