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
To this end, the robot symbolizes changes in moon missions’ objectives from pure observation and sample collection to more of an on-site engineering project.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
In late March, Minnesota United attacking midfielder Dominik Fitz outlined his objectives for the still-young 2026 season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Trump has no clear objectives and no clear end strategy.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
When the focus is on Etta, at least the objectives are clear even if the momentum is lacking.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Many trials occupy an ambiguous middle ground, generating useful data while simultaneously serving promotional objectives.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 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
In late March, Minnesota United attacking midfielder Dominik Fitz outlined his objectives for the still-young 2026 season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Trump has no clear objectives and no clear end strategy.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
When the focus is on Etta, at least the objectives are clear even if the momentum is lacking.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Many trials occupy an ambiguous middle ground, generating useful data while simultaneously serving promotional objectives.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for objectives
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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McNeela has four goals this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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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Water conservation The communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Orion Township have urged all of their residents to conserve water and use it only for necessary purposes.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Liverpool have revised plans to increase ticket prices following protests and lengthy discussions with the club’s supporters’ board.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Letter writer blames sister-in-law for brother’s non-Jewish funeral plans.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
7 May 2026
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In the middle of the conflict the thing was about getting the war aims done.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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For companies, the key is to have a detailed understanding of the return each dollar provides to successfully achieve both aims.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In other words, your intentions may not be considered if your paperwork is not in order.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Diversity can’t be sustained through good intentions alone.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may reveal tension between duties and bigger ambitions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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On balance, confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions was necessary.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In a county that includes 88 cities, all of which have overlapping and sometimes conflicting ideas, there have been few avenues for reaching consensus.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Those are ideas most Americans — especially people who actually spend time outdoors — can still rally behind.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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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