noun
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Synonyms
Examples
- the ends justify the means
noun
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
Synonyms
Examples
- a crowd assembled at the finish
- he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view
noun
game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
noun
a successful attempt at scoring
Examples
- the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play