short-term goal
nounUK /ˌʃɔːt tɜːm ˈɡəʊl/
US /ˌʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈɡoʊl/
A short-term goal is something you want to finish soon.
My short-term goal is to read one book this week.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A task you plan to complete in the near future, often within days or weeks.
Saving enough money for a new bike is her short-term goal.
3. A small step that helps you reach a bigger goal later.
Finishing his homework early is a short-term goal that gives him more free time.
4. An aim set for a brief period, such as a single school term.
The team's short-term goal is to win the next three games.