Target /tɑːɡɪt/

The meaning and definition of Target, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
“Take careful aim at the target.”
A goal or objective.
“They have a target to finish the project by November.”

verb

To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
To aim for as an audience or demographic.
“The advertising campaign targeted older women.”

Synonyms target language

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