Difference between "Objective", "Goal", "Aim".

[Edgarlandia]

Hi,

It is not very clear for me, what is the difference.

Could you explain to me, please?

Greetings

[JKidd]

Objective and goal are the same basically, but objective is typically used more in business writing. They are nouns used for things you wish to achieve.

Aim means the same thing as well (as a noun), but is mostly used for motive ex) "What was his aim in talking to her", but it can also be used as a verb for pointing a weapon at something. "Aim the gun at the target"

[JKidd]

"Our objective is to produce goods more efficiently than the competition."

"My goal is to run a mile in under 8 minutes"

Are typical uses for each.

[Edgarlandia]

I see.

Thanks!

[Tryyourbest]

Hi all,
I am learning English, but I can not distinguish between purpose and aim, goal, point. Can you help me, Mr.Torsten Daerr?

Many thanks for you!

[Torsten]

Hi,

You will find a good explanation here: goal vs. aim

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