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What is another word for Objective? – 190 Objective Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aim goal target purpose intention ambition aspiration objective intent end design plan proposal scheme project endeavor quest pursuit mission vision dream desire wish aim ambition aspiration intent intention purpose direction focus orientation outlook perspective viewpoint aim goal target purpose intention objective aim ambition intention purpose goal target objective purpose intention aim ambition goal objective target intention purpose.

    Meaning of Objective

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "objective" refers to a person's or thing's goal or purpose, or a thing aimed at or sought.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "objective" as a goal or end to be attained, or a lens or system of lenses that forms an image.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "objective" as a plan or intention to do something, or a camera lens that focuses light to form an image.

    Example Uses

    • The company's objective is to increase sales by the end of the year.
    • Her objective in taking the course is to learn a new language.
    • The objective of the study is to determine the effects of climate change on the environment.
    • The teacher helped the student to focus on the objective of the lesson.
    • The camera's objective lens was damaged during the trip.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    subjective personal biased prejudiced emotional intuitive instinctive impulsive arbitrary capricious random chance unintentional accidental incidental secondary subordinate auxiliary inferior unimportant irrelevant immaterial inconsequential insignificant futile useless pointless aimless purposeless directionless vague ambiguous unclear uncertain undecided indefinite unresolved.

    Related Nouns

    goal target purpose intention aim ambition aspiration objective intent end design plan proposal scheme project endeavor quest pursuit mission vision dream desire wish outcome result consequence effect impact influence result upshot.

    Related Verbs

    aim strive seek pursue endeavor try attempt aspire wish desire intend plan propose design scheme project undertake embark set focus direct orient target zero home key concentrate fixate fasten.

    Related Adjectives

    aimed directed focused targeted intentional purposeful deliberate conscious aware mindful cognizant perceptive discerning astute shrewd calculating strategic tactical planned proposed designed schemed projected undertaken embarked set fixed concentrated fastened resolute determined decided firm unwavering unshakeable unrelenting.