definition of
[goal]

[1] #1 goal n. [end] 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". wn

[2] #2 goal n. [finish, destination] 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". wn

[3] #3 goal n. game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points. wn

[4] #4 goal n. a successful attempt at scoring; "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play". wn