Goal

A goal is a desired result an animal or a system envisions, plans and commits to achieve—a personal or organizational desired end-point in some sort of assumed development. Many people endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines.

Famous quotes containing the word goal:

“It is the goal of the American university to be the brains of the republic.”
—Johan Huizinga (1872–1945)

“Our goal should be to achieve joy.”
—Ana Castillo (b. 1953)

“What, girl, though grey
Do something mingle with our younger brown, yet ha’ we
A brain that nourishes our nerves, and can
Get goal for goal of youth.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)