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Jingtian Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary
objective, goal, and purpose
I searched the differences between these three words, but was still confused. Can anyone use examples to explain the differences between them?
Here are two examples searched from the Internet, which might be good or not so good use of them:
http://www.ifma.org/about_ifma/strategic_plan/vision.cfm
http://nursing.web.mtsu.edu/FACES/purpose.htm
Here are two examples searched from the Internet, which might be good or not so good use of them:
http://www.ifma.org/about_ifma/strategic_plan/vision.cfm
http://nursing.web.mtsu.edu/FACES/purpose.htm
Top answer
Objective and goal are similar. My objective/goal is to educate people in the use of English vocabulary. Objective is slightly more formal.
- Objective and goal are similar.
- My objective/goal is to educate people in the use of English vocabulary.
- Objective is slightly more formal.
- A military commander would give objectives to his troops.
- Goals can be more personal.
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Objective and goal are similar.
My objective/goal is to educate people in the use of English vocabulary.
Objective is slightly more formal. A military commander would give objectives to his troops.
Goals can be more personal. When making a New Year's Resolution, people may list their goals for the year.
Purpose is what something is for. The purpose of a goal is
My objective/goal is to educate people in the use of English vocabulary.
Objective is slightly more formal. A military commander would give objectives to his troops.
Goals can be more personal. When making a New Year's Resolution, people may list their goals for the year.
Purpose is what something is for. The purpose of a goal is
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