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set goals

set goals

Meaning of set goals

define objectives

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British English/sɛt ˈɡəʊlz/
American English/tə sɛt ˈgoʊlz/
Russian transcription[ˈstavʲitʲ ˈt͡sɛlʲi]
set goals
set goals - ставить цели
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set goals with Russian translation

set goals usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я собираюсь ставить цели в обучении на этот месяц.

I will set goals for my learning this month.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В начале проекта команда договорилась ставить цели вместе.

At the start of the project, the team agreed to set goals together.

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set goals belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

set goalsставить цели
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

set goals synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between set goals / aim / establish objectives / formulate goals / define targets / plan

🇬🇧English
set goals

Standard neutral phrase for deciding what you want to achieve.

A2Very Often

We need to set goals for the next quarter.

Нам нужно поставить цели на следующий квартал.

🇬🇧English

Can mean to intend or to have a goal; slightly less about formally setting a goal.

A2Often

She aims to improve her English this year.

Она стремится улучшить свой английский в этом году.

E
🇬🇧English
establish objectives

Formal and often used in strategic or official documents; similar to 'set objectives' but more formal.

B2Rarely

The committee will establish objectives for the new program.

Комитет определит цели новой программы.

F
🇬🇧English
formulate goals

Emphasizes the wording and clarity when expressing goals; somewhat formal.

B2Rarely

We need to formulate goals that are specific and measurable.

Нужно чётко сформулировать цели, которые будут конкретными и измеримыми.

D
🇬🇧English
define targets

Stresses clarifying what the targets are and how they are measured.

B2Rarely

We must define targets before assessing performance.

Нужно чётко определить показатели, прежде чем оценивать результаты.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on organising steps/actions rather than just naming the goal.

A2Very Often

We plan how to launch the product next month.

Мы планируем, как запустить продукт в следующем месяце.

S
🇬🇧English
set tasks

Refers to assigning specific tasks or duties rather than overall goals.

A2Often

The manager set tasks for the interns this week.

Менеджер назначил задания для стажёров на этой неделе.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on ordering tasks or goals by importance, not just creating goals.

B1Often

You should set priorities before starting the project.

Тебе следует расставить приоритеты перед началом проекта.

S
🇬🇧English
set milestones

Refers to defining significant checkpoints in a timeline rather than overall goals.

B2Rarely

We set milestones to track progress on the build.

Мы установили контрольные точки, чтобы отслеживать прогресс в разработке.

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set goals translation: ставить цели. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce set goals

/sɛt ˈɡəʊlz/

set goals translation

ставить цели

set goals examples

I will set goals for my learning this month.

set goals transcription

/sɛt ˈɡəʊlz/, /tə sɛt ˈgoʊlz/

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set goals meaning: what does it mean?

define objectives

set goals pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

set goals is pronounced as /sɛt ˈɡəʊlz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

set goals definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I will set goals for my learning this month. Translation: Я собираюсь ставить цели в обучении на этот месяц.

Is set goals part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, set goals (ставить цели) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is set goals part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, set goals (ставить цели) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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