defined goal

collocation in English

meaningsofdefineandgoal

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define
verb[T]
uk
/dɪˈfaɪn/us
/dɪˈfaɪn/
to say what the meaning of something, especially a ...
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goal
noun[C]
uk
/ɡəʊl/us
/ɡoʊl/
an area on a playing field, that usually has two posts with a net fixed behind them, where players try to send the ball in order to score in sports such as football ...
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(Definition ofdefineandgoalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefined goal

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It consists of a specific track layout, a set of initial conditions, adefinedgoal, and rules which must be obeyed while performing the shunting operations.
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First, actors focus on moving away from known 'ills' instead of attempting to achieve a stable and clearlydefinedgoal.
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This is essential to allow the user and the application to discover the necessary information from the environment to achieve adefinedgoalor complete an activity.
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However, if we accept that all the agencies must work together, with a clearlydefinedgoalto eradicate for ever poor housing and, certainly, homelessness, much can be achieved.
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Thedefinedgoalis to provide an interoperable electromobility framework to align the ongoing regional and national electromobility initiatives.
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The gameplay is open-ended and does not have adefinedgoal.
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Thus, classical narration progresses always through psychological motivation, i.e. by the will of a human character and its struggle with obstacles towards adefinedgoal.
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It consists of a specific track layout, a set of initial conditions, adefinedgoal, and rules which must be obeyed while performing the shunting operations.
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The reluctance of government support for conservation can be seen in government documents containing recommendations which are very general with nodefinedgoalfor the future of conservation.
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The second was to pursue developments to secure professionally defined goals.
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They must be highly trained in basic science, skilled in the use of scientific tools and endowed with the judgment and persistence necessary to pursue defined goals.
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