as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the summer camp's stated objective is to produce tournament-level tennis players
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Recent Examples of objectives
In doing so, the researchers were able to cut down on their consumption of materials by nearly 40 percent, without compromising any of their design objectives.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Missions and chapters can be replayed individually, and there's a dedicated tactical mode with alternative objectives and challenge variants.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This targets wealth directly and raises revenue for the Port Authority which can be used for other poltical objectives.
—Greg Raiff, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Poor communication between teams pursuing conflicting goals, actions that contradict core objectives, failing oversight and any number of other wire-crossings can have serious consequences.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
The list of objectives for the person running the Pittsburgh Penguins is unique and complicated.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Several of the White House’s stated counterterrorism objectives conflict with the president’s own actions, analysts say.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
That is one of the objectives of the Krafla Magma Testbed in Iceland.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Missions and chapters can be replayed individually, and there's a dedicated tactical mode with alternative objectives and challenge variants.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
This targets wealth directly and raises revenue for the Port Authority which can be used for other poltical objectives.
—Greg Raiff, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Poor communication between teams pursuing conflicting goals, actions that contradict core objectives, failing oversight and any number of other wire-crossings can have serious consequences.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
The list of objectives for the person running the Pittsburgh Penguins is unique and complicated.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Several of the White House’s stated counterterrorism objectives conflict with the president’s own actions, analysts say.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 14 May 2026
The primary objectives to reach that goal include the total removal of Hamas militants from the region, the decommissioning of weapons, and de-radicalization of the Palestinian population.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
That is one of the objectives of the Krafla Magma Testbed in Iceland.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectives
Noun
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Savings goals – Emergency fund, retirement, or a cushion for repairs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Higher output at sea The findings arrive as governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand renewable energy generation in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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As part of the hotel’s social-impact aims, the rattan icebox and garbage bins were crafted by Burmese artisans who work with Kalinko, a social enterprise that creates handmade, sustainable products using traditional techniques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In practice, that responsibility often extends beyond investment selection to include planning, coordination, behavioral coaching, and helping individuals make financial decisions within the context of their broader aims and lives.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Sarah Eddy, a second lawyer for OpenAI and its executives, said that Musk was lying to the jury about his true intentions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Tennessee advanced a map that would break up the state’s only majority-Black district, and southern states that had already held primaries declared their intentions to redraw their maps in the near future.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The brutal wipeout required more than 100 stitches — and tentatively ended Johnson’s professional surfing ambitions.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The issues holding up negotiations between the two sides include Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its control of the Hormuz.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The contest, for all intents, would have ended then and there, save for months of airy speculation on which Democrat or Republican would make the November runoff en route to eventual defeat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Objectives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objectives. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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