Objective vs Target

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Objective

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Target

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Target
 ObjectiveTarget
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əbˈdʒektɪv/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əbˈdʒektɪv/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
SignificadoSomething that is based on facts and not influenced by feelings.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
ExemploThe main objective of the project is to improve customer satisfaction.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfirst, key, main, have, accomplish, achieve, in an/​the objective, objective ofachievable, attainable, low, set, aim for, achieve, audience, demographic, group, above (a/​the) target, off target, on target, favourite/​favorite, frequent, important, choose, identify, pick, site, off target, on target, target for, put up, set up, aim at, area, range, practice, off target, on target, wide of the target
Antônimossubjective, biased, personaldodge, avoid
Erros comunsConfused with 'subjective' — remember 'objective' means based on facts., Using it to describe personal beliefs or feelings., Mistaking it as a noun rather than primarily an adjective.Using 'target' as a verb without an object., Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts., Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.
Notas de usoUse 'objective' when talking about decisions, assessments, or statements that are not biased. In contrast, avoid it when discussing personal feelings or subjective opinions.Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Objective vs Target

Qual é a diferença entre Objective e Target?

Objective: Something that is based on facts and not influenced by feelings. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Qual é mais comum: Objective e Target?

Target é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Objective e Target estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Objective: B2, Target: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Objective e Target de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Objective e Target são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.