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Goals: meaning, definitions and examples

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goals

 

[ ษกoสŠlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

setting goals

Goals are the desired outcomes or achievements that a person or organization works towards. They provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Setting goals helps individuals and teams focus their efforts, prioritize tasks, and measure progress.

Synonyms

aims, objectives, targets

Examples of usage

  • Her goal is to run a marathon next year.
  • The company's goal is to increase sales by 20%.
  • We need to set clear goals for our project.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports, goals refer to the areas or points that a player or team aims to score in order to win a game or match. Goals are essential in determining the outcome of a competition and are often celebrated with enthusiasm by players and fans alike.

Synonyms

objectives, points, scores

Examples of usage

  • The striker scored a brilliant goal in the last minute of the game.
  • Our team needs to defend well to prevent conceding any goals.
  • She is the top scorer with 20 goals this season.
Context #3 | Noun

aspirations

Goals can also refer to a person's aspirations, dreams, or ambitions. They represent what an individual strives for in life, whether it's personal growth, career success, or fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

Synonyms

ambitions, aspirations, dreams

Examples of usage

  • His goal is to travel the world and experience different cultures.
  • She has set ambitious goals for her academic career.
  • Our ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "goals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค•เฅเคทเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ziele

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎๆจ™ (ใ‚‚ใใฒใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท objectifs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ objetivos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hedefler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‡ุฏุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรญle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ciele

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฎๆ ‡ (mรนbiฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cilji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ markmiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ัะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™qsษ™dlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ objetivos

Etymology

The word 'goals' originated from the Old English word 'gฤl,' meaning 'boundary, limit, or end.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of aiming for a desired outcome or achievement. The concept of setting goals has been prevalent in human history, with ancient civilizations and philosophers emphasizing the importance of striving towards specific objectives. Today, the practice of setting goals is widely recognized in various fields, from psychology to business, as a key factor in personal and professional development.

See also: goal, goalie, goalkeeper, goalless, goalpost, goaltender.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,129, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.