target

noun
UK: /ˈtɑːɡɪt/
US: /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/

  1. An object or place that you aim at when shooting or attacking.

    1. The archer hit the target every time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The missile locked on to its target and exploded on impact. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.

    1. The company became the target of a hostile takeover. [ ] [ ]
    2. Small businesses are often a target for cybercriminals due to their weak security. [ ] [ ]

  3. A goal or objective.

    1. Our target is to increase sales by 10% this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mark aim goal victim objective
target verb

  1. To aim at something or someone.

    1. He targeted the center of the bullseye. [ ] [ ]
    2. The advertisement is targeting young adults. [ ] [ ]

  2. To direct criticism or abuse at someone or something.

    1. The politician was targeted by the media. [ ] [ ]
    2. The campaign targeted specific demographics with tailored messaging. [ ] [ ]
target adjective

  1. Intended for a particular group of people.

    1. This product is target audience for young women. [ ] [ ]
    2. The target market for this phone is people aged between 25 and 35. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "target" in English means: An object or place that you aim at when shooting or attacking., A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack., A goal or objective..

The phonetic transcription of "target" is /ˈtɑːɡɪt/ in British English and /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "target": mark, aim, goal, victim, objective.

Example usage of "target": "The archer hit the target every time.". More examples on the page.