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goal

goal

Meaning of goal

desired result

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EN-UK/ə ˈɡəʊl/
EN-US/ɡoʊl/
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goal with Russian translation

goal usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Моя цель в этом месяце — улучшить навыки презентации.

My goal this month is to improve my presentation skills.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Цель команды — выпустить приложение к июню.

The team's goal is to launch the app by June.

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goal belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

goalцель
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

goal synonyms

Related words worth learning together

objective
A concrete, often measurable aim used in plans and reports.
aim
A general intent or direction someone wants to achieve; often less formal.
target
A specific, often numeric or time-bound objective you try to hit.
purpose
The reason or meaning behind an action or project; broader and more abstract.
milestone
A significant intermediate achievement or checkpoint toward a larger goal.
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🇬🇧en

A concrete, often measurable aim used in plans and reports.

B1Often

The project's objective is to reduce costs by 10%.

🇬🇧en

A general intent or direction someone wants to achieve; often less formal.

A2Often

Our aim is to finish the project by June.

🇬🇧en

A specific, often numeric or time-bound objective you try to hit.

A2Often

Sales targets for this month were raised by 15%.

🇬🇧en

The reason or meaning behind an action or project; broader and more abstract.

B1Often

The purpose of the meeting is to align our priorities.

🇬🇧en

A significant intermediate achievement or checkpoint toward a larger goal.

B1Rarely

Reaching the first milestone will show progress on the project.

🇬🇧en

A long-term personal or organisational desire to achieve something significant.

B2Often

Her ambition is to become a team leader within five years.

🇬🇧en

A strong desire or ideal one hopes to achieve, often long-term and personal.

B2Rarely

One of her aspirations is to work on international projects.

🇬🇧en

A mental plan or purpose to do something; focuses on the decision to act.

B1Often

We have every intention of meeting the deadline.

🇬🇧en

A formal, often long-term purpose or role, especially for organisations or teams.

B1Often

The company's mission is to provide affordable education.

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How to pronounce goal and what this word means

goal means goal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce goal

/ə ˈɡəʊl/

goal translation

goal

goal examples

My goal this month is to improve my presentation skills.

goal transcription

/ə ˈɡəʊl/, /ɡoʊl/

Questions about this word

goal meaning: what does it mean?

desired result

goal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

goal is pronounced as /ə ˈɡəʊl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

goal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My goal this month is to improve my presentation skills. Translation: Моя цель в этом месяце — улучшить навыки презентации.

Is goal part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, goal can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is goal part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, goal can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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