🎯Target

noun
/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

Meaning

an object or goal that is aimed at; a person or thing that is the focus of attention or attack
a goal or objective that one aims to achieve
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.

Example Sentences

The company set a sales target of one million dollars.

The team set a target to increase sales by 20%.

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

Synonyms

goal, objective, aim, destination, mark
Entry 1
goal, objective, aim, destination, mark
Entry 2
goal, aim, objective, mark
Entry 3
aim, objective

Antonyms

origin, starting point, failure, setback, miss, avoidance
Entry 1
origin, starting point
Entry 2
failure, setback
Entry 3
miss, avoidance

Collocations

sales target, moving target, target audience, hit the target, set a target, achieve a target, target market
Entry 1
sales target, moving target, target audience, hit the target
Entry 2
set a target, achieve a target, target market

More Example Sentences

Online accounts are targeted by hackers.

Teenagers are targeted by aggressive ads.

Some groups are targeted by unfair rules.

We target improving customer satisfaction.

Our customers are targeted by fake messages.

New users are targeted by onboarding emails.

Students are targeted by scholarship programs.

Small businesses are targeted by scams sometimes.

Young professionals are targeted by training offers.

Tourists are targeted by pickpockets in crowded places.

Related Vocabularies

the result or consequence of an action or situation
a state of conflict between different countries or groups
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
the system of courts and judges that interprets and applies the law
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal

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