Meaning & use

attainable

adjective·Academic

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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.

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Frequently used in goal-setting contexts, often alongside words like "realistic" and "measurable."

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achievablereachablefeasible

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