Goal

/ɡoʊl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in need.

The area or frame into which a ball or puck must be moved in order to score points in a game.

He kicked the soccer ball into the goal to win the match.

A specific target or outcome that one intends to achieve.

Setting a financial goal can help you save money more effectively.

A point in a game when a score is made.

The final goal of the game was scored in the last minute.

A destination or endpoint to which a person is traveling.

Their goal was to reach the summit of the mountain by noon.

Middle English 'gol', meaning 'a barrier or boundary', which later evolved to signify a scoring action in sports.

set a goal

To establish an objective to achieve.

reach one's goals

To accomplish the aims one has set.

goal-oriented

Focused on achieving specific objectives.

goal keeper

A player positioned to defend the goal in sports.

aspiration

A desire or ambition to achieve something.

ambition

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

objective

A goal or aim that one intends to accomplish.

To score a point or achieve a significant result.

He totally goals with that presentation!

To have a successful outcome or reach an objective.

She's really goals at managing her time.