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- Dictionarytarget/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
noun
- 1. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack: "the airport terminal was the target of a bomb" Similar
- 2. a small round shield or buckler. historical
verb
- 1. select as an object of attention or attack: "two men were targeted by the attackers" Similar
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a level or situation that you intend to achieve: The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable. Synonyms. aim (INTENTION) ambition. aspiration (HOPE) dream (HOPE) goal (AIM) hope. intent formal or specialized.
The meaning of TARGET is a mark to shoot at. How to use target in a sentence. a mark to shoot at; a target marked by shots fired at it; something or someone fired at or marked for attack…
Definition of target noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) to use, set up, or designate as a target or goal. to direct toward a target: The new warheads can be targeted with great precision. to make a target of (an object, person, city, etc.) for attack or bombardment.
A target is something at which someone is aiming a weapon or other object. The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits. The missiles missed their target. He missed the target only once yesterday. We threw knives at targets. Synonyms: mark, goal, bull's-eye More Synonyms of target. 2. countable noun.
A target is something to shoot at, either real or figurative. If you're an archer, you're aiming for the bull's-eye on the target. If you're selling cars for a living, then you likely have a sales target you need to hit.
1. To aim at or identify as a target: targeted the airport hangar. 2. To identify or treat as the object of action, criticism, or change: targeted the molecule for study; targeted teenagers with the ad campaign. 3. To design for or direct toward a specific object or audience: targeted the ad campaign toward seniors. 4.
/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ [often passive] Verb Forms. to aim an attack or a criticism at somebody/something. target somebody/something He accused the group of deliberately targeting civilians. The company has been targeted by animal rights groups for its use of dogs in drugs trials.
TARGET meaning: 1. something or someone that you attack, shoot at, try to hit, etc: 2. something that you intend…. Learn more.
: something that you are trying to do or achieve. We failed to meet/reach this month's sales targets. [= goals] Our target amount for the fund-raiser is $2,500. They set a target date of May 31. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. 2. : a place, thing, or person at which an attack is aimed.
