American English pronunciation

How to pronounce goals

IPA transcription: ['ɡoʊlz]

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Noun

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

    “the ends justify the means”

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

    “a crowd assembled at the finish”

    “he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view”

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

  • a successful attempt at scoring

    “the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play”

Usage examples

  • We need to look further forward than the near-term goals
  • Only Brendan Bradley has scored more goals than McHugh for Finn Harps.
  • Similarly, individuals engage in deviant behaviors when their means do not match their goals.
  • Stuart's feat is the fastest that a Sharks player has scored two goals.
  • Unity is a prerequisite to achieve our common goals.
  • We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home.
  • There are many organisations worldwide whose primary mission is to advocate these goals.
  • Foreign policy goals also presented a contrast.
  • It is about mastering physical and mental goals, enjoying victories and fighting adversity.
  • Syracuse University's Illustration program was closest to his career goals.