long-term objective
collocation in Englishmeaningsoflong-termandobjective
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long-term
adjective
uk/ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/us/ˌlɑːŋˈtɝːm/
continuing a long time into ...
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objective
noun[C]
uk/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/us/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/
something that you plan to do ...
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They see this not simply as along-termobjectivebut one to be targeted immediately with the regulators charged with actively hastening their own demise.
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The early literature is marred by a dearth of systematic patient selection criteria, target selection, surgical technique, andlong-termobjectiveoutcome reporting.
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Along-termobjectiveof the project is to develop a generic architecture that will aid the needs of future communications systems.
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So onelong-termobjectiveis changing this state of affairs.
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The organisation'slong-termobjectivewas to reduce the shortfall in meat production in the country, and ensure an all-year-round availability of meat on the local market.
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Therefore, the creation of this code must be considered along-termobjective.
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We must implement an approach which leads towards a fairer society, although that is along-termobjective.
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Ourlong-termobjectiveis to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to build up an adequate pension to guarantee security in retirement.
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We do not have anylong-termobjectivein space research.
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It cannot be replaced by any possible alternative, except something organised on a war economy basis with along-termobjectiveattached to it.
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We have made it clear that ourlong-termobjectiveis—consistent with the prudent management of public finances—to uprate the guarantee in line with earnings.
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I am not yet convinced, even as along-termobjective, of the desirability of aiming at a university degree for all teachers.
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Thelong-termobjectiveis to expand and improve services nationally to an acceptable standard as manpower and other resources permit.
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Thelong-termobjectiveremains an independent, self-sufficient coal industry.
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There is no other reason why it should agree because that is its total andlong-termobjective.
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It is true that thelong-termobjectiveis extremely important.
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Ourlong-termobjectiveis certainly to do away with price support systems and restraints on production.
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That will be a first step towards thelong-termobjectiveof establishing a common market in the region.
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That is why ourlong-termobjectiveis to remove it.
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