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- Dictionarytar·get/ˈtärɡət/
noun
- 1. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack: "the airport terminal was the target of a bomb" Similar
- 2. a small round shield or buckler. historical
verb
- 1. select as an object of attention or attack: "two men were targeted by the attackers" Similar
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noun. tar· get ˈtär-gət. often attributive. Synonyms of target. 1. a. : a mark to shoot at. b. : a target marked by shots fired at it. c. : something or someone fired at or marked for attack. d. : a goal to be achieved. 2. a. : an object of ridicule or criticism. b. : something or someone to be affected by an action or development. c.
Meaning of target in English. target. noun. uk/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/us/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/ targetnoun (OBJECT SHOT AT) Add to word listAdd to word list. B2 [ C ] an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed: I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target.
A target is something at which someone is aiming a weapon or other object. The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits. The missiles missed their target. He missed the target only once yesterday. We threw knives at targets. Synonyms: mark, goal, bull's-eye More Synonyms of target. 2.countable noun B2.
TARGET meaning: 1 : something that you are trying to do or achieve; 2 : a place, thing, or person at which an attack is aimed often used figuratively
A target is something to shoot at, either real or figurative. If you're an archer, you're aiming for the bull's-eye on the target. If you're selling cars for a living, then you likely have a sales target you need to hit.
verb (used with object) to use, set up, or designate as a target or goal. to direct toward a target: The new warheads can be targeted with great precision. to make a target of (an object, person, city, etc.) for attack or bombardment.
Definition of target noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
target meaning, definition, what is target: something that you are trying to achieve...: Learn more.
TARGET definition: 1. something or someone that you attack, shoot at, try to hit, etc: 2. something that you intend…. Learn more.
A target is something at which someone is aiming a weapon or other object. The village lies beside a main road, making it an easy target for bandits.
