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   tar·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 preyquarrygamekillbag
   • ▪ a mark or point at which someone fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting. Similar markbullseyegoalaim
   • ▪ an objective or result toward which efforts are directed: "the car met its sales target in record time" Similar objectivegoalobjectaimenddesired resultplanpurposeintentionintentdesignaspirationambitionidealhopedesirewishholy grail
   • ▪ a person or thing against whom criticism or abuse is or may be directed: "they were the target for a wave of abuse from the press" Similar victimbuttscapegoatduperecipientfocusobjectsubjectfair gameAunt Sally
   • ▪ an idealization of the articulation of a speech sound, with reference to which actual utterances can be described.
   • 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 pick outsingle outselectchoosedecide onearmarkfix onattackaim atfire at
   • ▪ aim or direct (something): "a significant nuclear capability targeted on the US" Similar aimdirectlevelintendfocusposition

   Word Origin late Middle English (in target (sense 2 of the noun)): diminutive of targe1. The verb dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. targetable adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTARGETED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective [ before noun ] MARKETING, POLITICS uk / ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd / us. Add to word list. directed at a particular group or activity: targeted advertising / marketing / tax cuts. It will take more targeted initiatives to bring the poverty level down dramatically.

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   The meaning of TARGET is a mark to shoot at. How to use target in a sentence. a mark to shoot at; a target marked by shots fired at it; something or someone fired at or marked for attack…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTARGETED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective [ before noun ] MARKETING, POLITICS uk / ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd / us. Add to word list. directed at a particular group or activity: targeted advertising / marketing / tax cuts. It will take more targeted initiatives to bring the poverty level down dramatically.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTARGET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a level or situation that you intend to achieve: The government's target of 3.5 percent annual growth seems easily attainable. Synonyms. aim (INTENTION) ambition. aspiration (HOPE) dream (HOPE) goal (AIM) hope. intent formal or specialized.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtargeted adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of targeted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › targetedTargeted - definition of targeted by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To aim at or identify as a target: targeted the airport hangar. 2. To identify or treat as the object of action, criticism, or change: targeted the molecule for study; targeted teenagers with the ad campaign. 3. To design for or direct toward a specific object or audience: targeted the ad campaign toward seniors. 4.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtarget noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of target noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTARGET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › targetedTargeted Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    planned. projected. proposed. purposed. minded. placed. directed. pointed. Targeted Sentence Examples. Sometimes, the humans or Immortals targeted for extermination or soul extraction were on the other side of the world. Please note that targeted advertising can be found on this Web site.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › targetTarget - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    noun. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence. “the target of a manhunt” synonyms: fair game, prey, quarry. see more. verb. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. synonyms: aim, direct, place, point. see more. Pronunciation. US.