noun
- a smaller goal that is part of achieving a larger main goal
Usage: often used in psychology, education, and project management
Examples
- Breaking the project into subgoals made it more manageable.
- Her subgoal was to save $500 each month toward buying a car.
- The teacher helped students identify subgoals for their research papers.
- Each subgoal brought him closer to his dream of becoming a doctor.
- The team celebrated reaching their first subgoal ahead of schedule.
- Setting clear subgoals helps maintain motivation during long-term projects.