Target
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːrɡət/
Target (noun)
- something you try to achieve or reach.
- an object or place you aim at in shooting or throwing.
- a person or thing that is the focus of an attack or criticism.
Examples
- The team set a high target for sales this quarter.
- Reaching the target requires careful planning and execution.
Common collocations: set a target, achieve a target, target audience, hit the target, miss the target
Target (verb)
- to aim or direct something at a person or thing.
Examples
- The campaign targets young adults.
- The new policy targets environmental issues.