Goals
Goals
Goals (pronunciation: /ɡoʊlz/) are the objectives or targets that an individual, organization, or system intends to achieve. They serve as a guide for actions and provide a sense of direction. Goals can be short-term or long-term, and they can be personal or professional.
Etymology
The term "goal" originates from the Old English word "gal," which means obstacle or boundary. This term was later used in Middle English to refer to the endpoint of a race or journey, which is similar to the modern definition of a goal as a desired outcome or destination.
Related Terms
- Objective: An objective is a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goal. It is more specific and concrete than a goal, which can be more general and abstract.
- Target: A target is a specific goal that is aimed for. It is often used in the context of business or sales, where a company might have a target for sales or revenue.
- Milestone: A milestone is a significant event or achievement that marks progress towards a goal. It serves as a checkpoint to track progress and ensure that goals are being met.
- Plan: A plan is a detailed proposal for achieving a goal. It outlines the steps or actions that need to be taken to reach the goal.
- Strategy: A strategy is a high-level plan for achieving a goal. It provides a framework for decision-making and guides the allocation of resources.
- Vision: A vision is a long-term goal or aspiration. It provides a picture of what success looks like and serves as a source of inspiration and motivation.
- Mission: A mission is a statement of purpose that guides an organization's goals and strategies. It defines why the organization exists and what it aims to achieve.
- Outcome: An outcome is the result or effect of an action or set of actions. It is the end result that is achieved when a goal is met.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Goals
- Wikipedia's article - Goals
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski