aspirational gap
noun phraseThe distance between what someone hopes to attain and their present resources or circumstances.
Distance between hopes and circumstances
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Clear all filtersThe distance between what someone hopes to attain and their present resources or circumstances.
Distance between hopes and circumstances
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Corresponding in size, degree, or value to something else.
A difference or inconsistency between things that should agree.
Difference where agreement is expected
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A lack of harmony or agreement; also a clashing combination of sounds.
Lack of agreement
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To strive to equal or surpass a model through imitation.
An attempt to match or surpass a model through imitation.
Equal or corresponding in value, meaning, effect, or function.
So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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A mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.
Mismatch or lack of fit
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Out of keeping with the surrounding context or lacking harmony.
To move ahead of or exceed someone or something in progress, achievement, or extent.
Exceed or move ahead
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Equality or equivalence in status, value, or amount.
To respond with a similar action or feeling.
To exceed someone or something in achievement, quality, or extent.
Having no equal or close comparison in a particular respect.
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