Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
target
noun and verb
/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
Definition
A target is an object or goal that one aims at or strives to achieve.
Examples
- He set a target to complete the project by the end of the month.
- The archers aimed carefully at the target.
- They are targeting young adults for their new marketing campaign.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is intended to be reached or hit, often used in contexts like goals, objectives, or physical objects in shooting.
Synonyms
- goal
- objective
- aim
- mark
- focus
