Yahoo Canada Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   target

   /ˈtɑːɡɪt/

   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 one fires or aims, especially a round or rectangular board marked with concentric circles used in archery or shooting. Similar markbullseyegoalaim
   • ▪ an objective or result towards 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 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): "warheads were targeted on a European city" 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

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • G

     2

   • E

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does target mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! TARGET definition: 1. an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any…. Learn more.

   TARGET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/target

   See all results for this question

   What does target mean in a sentence?

   • And then she and Henri were walking up the stairs and to the entrance, Henri's tall figure the target for many women's eyes. Target definition: an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.. See examples of TARGET used in a sentence.

   TARGET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/target

   See all results for this question

   What is a target group?

   • The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year. to use, set up, or designate as a target or goal. The new warheads can be targeted with great precision. to make a target of (an object, person, city, etc.) for attack or bombardment. The club is targeting on September for the move to larger quarters.

   TARGET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/target

   See all results for this question

   When does targeting start?

   • In this sense, targeting begins with the initial assessment. In their study, participants were required to make fast movements to targets that either remained stationary or jumped to a new location. The appearance of spontaneous errors depends on noise, but also on the relative confusability of the targets.

   TARGET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/target

   See all results for this question

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   TARGET definition: 1. an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or any…. Learn more.

   • Target Practice

     TARGET PRACTICE definition: 1. the activity of shooting at...

   • English (US)

     TARGET meaning: 1. an object shot at during shooting...

   • Znaczenie Target, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TARGET definicja: 1. an object shot at during shooting...

   • Target: German Translation

     TARGET translate: die Zielscheibe, das Ziel, die...

   • Target: Malay Translation

     TARGET translate: sasaran, sasaran, sasaran. Learn more in...

   • Target: Italian Translation

     target translate: bersaglio, traguardo, obiettivo,...

   • Shooting

     SHOOTING definition: 1. the act of shooting bullets from...

   • Target: Russian Translation

     TARGET translate: мишень , цель , объект, предмет ,...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › targetTarget Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › target

   • Cached

   1. a. : a mark to shoot at. b. : a target marked by shots fired at it. c. : something or someone fired at or marked for attack. d. : a goal to be achieved. 2. a. : an object of ridicule or criticism. b. : something or someone to be affected by an action or development. c.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › targetTARGET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › target

   • Cached

   to use, set up, or designate as a target or goal. to direct toward a target: The new warheads can be targeted with great precision. to make a target of (an object, person, city, etc.) for attack or bombardment.

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › targetTarget - definition of target by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › target

   • Cached

   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 › definitiontarget noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

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

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

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › target

   A target is something to shoot at, either real or figurative. If you're an archer, you're aiming for the bull's-eye on the target. If you're selling cars for a living, then you likely have a sales target you need to hit.