noun
Refers to something aimed at or pursued, such as a target in shooting, an objective in a plan, or a goal in an endeavor. Can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
彼の研究の準的は、新しい治療法の開発だ。
The aim of his research is the development of a new treatment.
この矢は準的を外れてしまった。
This arrow missed the target.
The word is composed of 準 (standard, semi-, quasi-) and 的 (target). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests something that serves as a target or standard to aim for.