Definition of Target
Target
tar·get
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the place, person, or object that is aimed at for an attack, often figuratively as a person or thing receiving verbal abuse or criticism;
e.g. The street was the target for a series of robberies. He became the target for their insults.
(noun)
the mark selected and aimed at when landing a blow or strike or firing a weapon;
e.g. That spot on the wall is the target you should hit with the dart.
(noun)
a result, goal, or object that is to be met and towards which efforts are made;
e.g. The company has a target for the number of products sold each week.
(verb)
to pick someone/something to pay attention to or to select them as a point to aim at for an attack;
e.g. The board members decided to target him as a potential recipient for the award.
(verb)
to point something at a particular spot or object, to aim something in a particular direction;
e.g. She started to target her shots closer to the center of the bullseye.
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