Meaning & use
attainable
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Able to be achieved or reached through effort.
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The coach set attainable goals so the team could build confidence week by week.
Financial advisors recommend setting attainable savings targets rather than unrealistic ones.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in goal-setting contexts, often alongside words like "realistic" and "measurable."
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