target

US /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
UK /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
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1.

a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack

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The archer hit the target with his arrow.
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The city was a primary target for the bombing campaign.
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aimobjectivegoalmarkbullseye
2.

a result that one is trying to achieve

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Our sales target for this quarter is ambitious.
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Achieving the project target requires teamwork.
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goalaimobjectiveambitionend
1.

aim or direct (an attack or a missile) at a target

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The missile was targeted at the enemy's headquarters.
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The police targeted the suspect's car.
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aimdirectpointleveltrain
2.

select as an object of attention or attack

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The advertising campaign targeted young adults.
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The new policy targets areas with high unemployment.
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focus onconcentrate onaim atdirect ataddress
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target audience