goal

Definition

• n. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
• n. game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
• n. a successful attempt at scoring

Word forms

Plural

goals

Example sentences

1. n.

   Her main goal is to finish her degree with honors.

2. vi.

   He took a shot at the goal, but the goalkeeper saved it.