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.”
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark.
“He made a good target.”

verb

To aim for as an audience or demographic.
“The advertising campaign targeted older women.”
To produce code suitable for.
“This cross-platform compiler can target any of several processors.”

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