subgoal
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈsʌbˌɡoʊl/
- The project's success depended on meeting various subgoals along the way to the main target.
- subgoal judgment
- goals and subgoals
- additional subgoals
Examples
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In considering alternate subgoals, the QI team can identify a benchmark that signals progress toward a solution.
Academic text (1994) -
Based on their results, the learners who had the subgoals performed significantly better than those who had the steps.
Academic text (2009) -
Most goals in the sample policy had more than one subgoal.
Academic text (2015) -
District officials also created their own language and subgoals for policies.
Academic text (2015) -
Only the PE subgoal was better for policies with a physical educator on the committee.
Academic text (2015) -
Once the project is underway, established deadlines based on goals and subgoals should be adhered to.
Academic text (1994) -
The sample policy included 113 subgoals and descriptors for subgoals, whereas the final data set had nearly double that number (214).
Academic text (2015) -
To achieve her ultimate objective, she set a series of small subgoals to keep her motivated.
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He focused on each subgoal individually, ensuring steady progress toward his larger career ambitions.
How Important
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subgoal combines sub- meaning 'under' or 'smaller' and goal meaning 'target'. Think of a big goal as a mountain and a subgoal as a small step or camp on the way, so subgoals are smaller targets that help you reach the main goal.