die Zielstellungen
Translation
objectives, aims, goals (less common)
Examples
Die wissenschaftlichen Zielstellungen der Studie sind komplex.
The scientific objectives of the study are complex.
Die Zielstellungen des Plans wurden nicht erreicht.
The aims of the plan were not achieved.
Grammar Patterns
to formulate scientific objectives Die Forscher formulieren die Zielstellungen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zielsetzungen, Ziele, Vorgaben
Etymology
Plural of 'Zielstellung', a compound of 'Ziel' (goal) and 'Stellung' (positioning, setting), from 'stellen' (to place, to set).
Memory Tips
A less common, more formal synonym for 'Zielsetzungen'. Think of 'stellen' as 'to posit' or 'to state', giving it a more formal feel.