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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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