goal (/ɡoʊl/)
noun · Beginner · Work & Business
🔊 /ɡoʊl/
Meaning
Meaning: aim, desired result
Something that you hope to achieve in the future; an aim. In sport, it is also a point scored.
Examples
🗣 Her main goal this year is to learn a new language and travel abroad.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, appearing in the 16th century, possibly from Old English ‘gǣlan’ (to hinder).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for ambitions in life and work, and for scoring in sports.
Tags: work, aim