goal meaning and definition

GOAL noun

Definition of goal (noun)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: end
2. 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"
   • synonyms: destination, finish
3. game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
4. a successful attempt at scoring
   • "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play"