noun
basic objective; primary goal
Used in computing and project contexts to refer to a fundamental aim or target.
このプロジェクトの基本目標は、処理速度を2倍にすることです。
The basic objective of this project is to double the processing speed.
目標 is a general term for a goal or target, while 基本目標 specifically refers to a fundamental or primary objective, often in technical or planning contexts.
Compound of 基本 (kihon, 'basic') and 目標 (mokuhyō, 'objective').