Meaning & use
target
An object, area, or result that a person aims at, tries to hit, or intends to achieve.
See it in a sentence
The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow toward the target.
The company set an ambitious sales target for the upcoming quarter.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "target" means to aim at or direct effort toward something specific.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To direct an attack, effort, or attention toward someone or something specific.
The campaign targeted younger voters through social media advertisements.
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