goal
/ɡəʊl/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
Key Academic Collocations
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goalgoals
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
objectivetargetaimambitionaspiration
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Achieving universal primary education by 2030 constitutes a primary development goal endorsed by the United Nations."
"The chart contrasts regional performance against national renewable energy generation goals established in 2015."
"Individuals who set precise, incremental goals are statistically more likely to sustain personal fitness regimens."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use strong verbs with 'goal': 'attain a goal', 'pursue a goal', 'reach an ambitious goal'.