measurable target
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmeasurableandtarget
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measurable
adjective
uk/ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ.ə.bəl/
able to be measured, or large enough to ...
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target
noun
uk/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/us/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. ...
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A medium-term commitment to ameasurabletargethelps to manage fiscal policy in the short run.
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For the first time we have set ameasurabletargetfor reducing fraud and error.
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For the first time, we have set ameasurabletargetfor reducing fraud and error.
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Themeasurabletargeton fear of crime has been dropped.
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Therefore, we might expect to see a trend toward more measurable targets and the more explicit use of evidence in the future.
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The plan should enable progress in assisting such customers to be judged against measurable targets.
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Without measurable targets, even over a long time-scale, there will be less pressure for change and less scope to hold them to account.
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It is essential that such action is based on measurable targets.
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Local plans should include clear, measurable targets; it is up to the local authorities to include them and to determine what they should be.
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Without measurable targets, even over a long-term scale, there will be less pressure for change and less scope to hold them to account.
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To achieve that goal, budget resources must be earmarked for a fifth action programme and specific, measurable targets set for equality.
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I think that both equality plans and measurable targets may be important tools for enterprises.
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We also need to set clear and measurable targets for the areas that are directly under our control.
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We have set ourselves firm and measurable targets.
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The new clause also does not mention any measurable targets or indicators.
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In the work that we do in those countries we set ourselves measurable targets and are committed to its achievement.
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But these cannot be turned into quantitatively measurable targets.
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If we are honest, we all know that good words and good intentions are no substitute for clear and measurable targets that lead to deliberate outcomes.
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Does he agree that general targets that cannot be measured have to be set for some items, whereas clear measurable targets can be set for others?
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