Meaning of the word target in English

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target

US /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

UK /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

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.

Synonym:

aim objective goal mark bullseye

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.

Synonym:

goal aim objective ambition end

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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aim direct point level train

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.

Synonym:

focus on concentrate on aim at direct at address

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