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target Definition and Meaning in English (target definition)

noun
Synonyms:goalaimobjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Target definition: A mark or object aimed at and fired at, hit, or thrown at.

Definitions of Target

  1. 1noun

    A mark or object aimed at and fired at, hit, or thrown at.

  2. 2noun

    A goal or objective that one aims to achieve.

  3. 3verb

    To aim or direct an attack, criticism, or product at someone or something.

Example Sentences

“The archer hit the target with his first arrow.”

“Our main target for this quarter is to increase sales.”

“The marketing campaign will target young adults.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participletargeted
present participletargeting
agent nountargeter
adjectivetargetable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on targetexpression

Achieving the desired result or aim.

off targetexpression

Not achieving the desired result or aim.

target audiencecollocation

The particular group of people at which a product, film, or book is aimed.

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Target definition: A mark or object aimed at and fired at, hit, or thrown at.
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'Target' translates to 'target' in English. Target definition: A mark or object aimed at and fired at, hit, or thrown at.
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