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Target
ˈtɑːɡɪt
Target definitions
noun
target
targets
- a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack
"the airport terminal was the target of a bomb"
- a mark or point at which one fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting
- an objective or result towards which efforts are directed
"the car met its sales target in record time"
- a person or thing against whom criticism or abuse is directed
"they were the target for a wave of abuse from the press"
- an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound, with reference to which actual utterances can be described
- a small round shield or buckler
verb
targets
targeting
targeted
target
- select as an object of attention or attack
"two men were targeted by the attackers"
- aim or direct (something)
"warheads were targeted on a European city"