Writing & StyleStyle guide
OKR Meaning and Plural
OKR is shorthand for the objectives-and-key-results goal-setting framework. Atlassian’s guidance consistently uses “OKRs” as the plural/framework label, while an individual OKR refers to one objective with its associated key results.
OKR refers to an objective and its key results; use “OKRs” when referring to multiple objective-and-key-result sets or the framework in plural usage.
Key details
Core IssueOKR refers to an objective paired with measurable key results; the framework is commonly discussed in the plural as OKRs.
Phrase Rolegoal-setting abbreviation
Registerprofessional and business writing
Important caveats
Plural Boundary
Use “OKRs” for multiple OKRs; do not add an apostrophe merely to make the abbreviation plural.
Further guidance
Meaning
OKR refers to the objectives-and-key-results goal-setting framework.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) — Atlassian Team Playbook (opens in a new tab)Atlassian · Objectives and key results framework and plural OKRs usage