goal

Definition of Goal in English :

Noun

1. end, goal

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Example Sentences:
'the ends justify the means'

end

2. destination, finish, goal

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

Example Sentences:
'a crowd assembled at the finish'
'he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view'

3. goal

game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points

4. goal

a successful attempt at scoring

Example Sentences:
'the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Goal

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noun

1.

the aim or object towards which an endeavour is directed

2.

the terminal point of a journey or race

3.

(in various sports) the net, basket, etc, into or over which players try to propel the ball, puck, etc, to score

4. sport

a.

a successful attempt at scoring

b.

the score so made

5.

(in soccer, hockey, etc) the position of goalkeeper

Goal

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noun

1.

the line or place at which a race, trip, etc. is ended

2.

an object or end that one strives to attain; aim

3.

in certain games,

a.

the line, crossbar, or net over or into which the ball or puck must be passed to score

b.

the act of so scoring

c.

the score made

Goal

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n.

1. The object toward which an endeavor is directed; an end. See Synonyms at intention.

2. Sports

a. A structure or area into which players endeavor to propel a ball or puck in order to score points.

b. A play or shot that sends a ball or puck into or through the goal.

c. The score awarded for such an act.

d. The finish line of a race.

3. Linguistics

a. A noun or noun phrase referring to the place to which something moves.

b. See patient.

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