Meaning of "the desired aim"

[Ilia Isaak]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #55 "Finance", question 1

It's a gamble at the moment whether the company will make profit in its second year but that nevertheless is the ......... aim.

(a) wanted
(b) wished
(c) desired
(d) needed

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #55 "Finance", answer 1

It's a gamble at the moment whether the company will make profit in its second year but that nevertheless is the desired aim.

Correct answer: (c) desired
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Could you explain the answer?
Ilia Isaak

[Alan]

Hi English Learner,

The desired aim means: what you would like to achieve - in this case to go into profit in the second year.

Alan
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