Target
noun
Something or someone that you are trying to do something to or achieve.
The company's main target is to increase sales by 10% this year.
Often appears as...
- main target
- achieve a target
noun
A circular or other mark aimed at in sports or games.
He hit the target in the center with his arrow.
Often appears as...
- hit the target
- miss the target
noun
An object or area that is being attacked or may be attacked.
The military has identified several potential targets.
Often appears as...
- target attack
- target area
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Formal
Technical
verb
To decide to direct an attack or criticism at someone or something.
The company is targeting young people in its advertising.
Often appears as...
- targeted advertising
- target audience
noun
Something or someone that you are trying to do something to or achieve.
The company's main target is to increase sales by 10% this year.
Often appears as...
- main target
- achieve a target
noun
A circular or other mark aimed at in sports or games.
He hit the target in the center with his arrow.
Often appears as...
- hit the target
- miss the target
noun
An object or area that is being attacked or may be attacked.
The military has identified several potential targets.
Often appears as...
- target attack
- target area
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To decide to direct an attack or criticism at someone or something.
The company is targeting young people in its advertising.
Often appears as...
- targeted advertising
- target audience
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Aspire and Plan
Use 'target' to describe what you hope to achieve and how you plan to do it.
Our target is to finish the project by June.
Pro Tip 2/2Quantifiable Goals
'Target' often refers to specific, measurable achievements, especially in business.
We've set a target of 500 unit sales this month.
Pro Tip 1/2Aspire and Plan
Use 'target' to describe what you hope to achieve and how you plan to do it.
Our target is to finish the project by June.
Pro Tip 2/2Quantifiable Goals
'Target' often refers to specific, measurable achievements, especially in business.
We've set a target of 500 unit sales this month.
Pro Tip 1/2Aspire and Plan
Use 'target' to describe what you hope to achieve and how you plan to do it.
Our target is to finish the project by June.
Pro Tip 2/2Quantifiable Goals
'Target' often refers to specific, measurable achievements, especially in business.
We've set a target of 500 unit sales this month.
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How does your brain...
targeting different systems. For mild pain, non-prescription medications can act on cells where the pain signals start. Other stronger pain medicines and anesthetics work by reducing the activity in pain-sensing circuits or boosting our coping system, or endorphins. Some people can cope with pain using methods that involve
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What makes tattoos...
But if tattoos are embedded in your skin for life, is there any way to erase them? Technically, yes. Today, a laser is used to penetrate the epidermis and blast apart underlying pigment colors of various wavelengths, black being the easiest to target. The laser beam breaks the ink globules into smaller particles
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Would you sacrifice one...
Meanwhile, governments are researching autonomous military drones that could wind up making decisions of whether they'll risk civilian casualties to attack a high-value target. If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life
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Making the impossible...
big tall bald shining target walking around and he goes and there's this thing you don't have an arm there's that thing - he said you're still going aren't you and I said yeah I gotta go I'm going tickets are bought I'm going he goes all right I figured you'd say
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Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
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How does your body...
they bind to specific target molecules that are a part of that reaction. Painkillers, like ibuprofen, block the production of compounds that help the body transmit pain signals. As more drug molecules accumulate, the pain-cancelling affect increases,
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Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
and still reach the targets they're aiming for. So, by questioning this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel, this project also taught me an important When in doubt, when your path is blocked, pivot.
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Pelvic Target PIPE National...
reveals the anatomical secrets of this strikingly effective target the pelvis is the human body's structural center like a building's foundation it supports everything above break the pelvis and
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Why is it so hard to...
Figuring out how to target these stubborn cells might help prevent cancers from coming back. Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation,
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5 Amazing Animal...
and sometimes it's good to have someone watching your back being a sentry is a risky business as they are easy targets for predators but with young pups to protect they take
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How does your brain...
targeting different systems. For mild pain, non-prescription medications can act on cells where the pain signals start. Other stronger pain medicines and anesthetics work by reducing the activity in pain-sensing circuits or boosting our coping system, or endorphins. Some people can cope with pain using methods that involve
Video examples
What makes tattoos...
But if tattoos are embedded in your skin for life, is there any way to erase them? Technically, yes. Today, a laser is used to penetrate the epidermis and blast apart underlying pigment colors of various wavelengths, black being the easiest to target. The laser beam breaks the ink globules into smaller particles
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
Meanwhile, governments are researching autonomous military drones that could wind up making decisions of whether they'll risk civilian casualties to attack a high-value target. If we want these actions to be ethical, we have to decide in advance how to value human life
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Making the impossible...
big tall bald shining target walking around and he goes and there's this thing you don't have an arm there's that thing - he said you're still going aren't you and I said yeah I gotta go I'm going tickets are bought I'm going he goes all right I figured you'd say
Video examples
Why do people join...
motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers, further expansion works like a pyramid scheme, with early members recruiting new ones. Cults are skilled at knowing whom to target,
Video examples
How does your body...
they bind to specific target molecules that are a part of that reaction. Painkillers, like ibuprofen, block the production of compounds that help the body transmit pain signals. As more drug molecules accumulate, the pain-cancelling affect increases,
Video examples
Ken Goldberg: 4 lessons...
and still reach the targets they're aiming for. So, by questioning this assumption that all the needles have to be parallel, this project also taught me an important When in doubt, when your path is blocked, pivot.
Video examples
Pelvic Target PIPE National...
reveals the anatomical secrets of this strikingly effective target the pelvis is the human body's structural center like a building's foundation it supports everything above break the pelvis and
Video examples
Why is it so hard to...
Figuring out how to target these stubborn cells might help prevent cancers from coming back. Even if we solved those problems, we might face new ones. Cancer cells are masters of adaptation,
Video examples
5 Amazing Animal...
and sometimes it's good to have someone watching your back being a sentry is a risky business as they are easy targets for predators but with young pups to protect they take
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Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
There are a lot of messages in my books which I have specifically targeted for children, based on my own experiences growing up: the importance of healthy eating and being active, playing fair, setting goals, working together and anti-bullying.
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Jerry Doyle
American Actor
When my dad first started out in the police force, wearing the uniform was a sense of pride, and it was respected in the community for what the police force was all about. Unfortunately today, the uniform is a target.
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Fallon Sherrock
English Entertainer
I haven't set myself any goals or targets because I am taking each day as it comes. But who is to say that I can't be a world champion, or do anything that I put my mind to?
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I think all great players set a target for themselves in their careers. Mine was to win a world title with Brazil, which I did twice.
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John Perry Barlow
American Writer
The government targets 'Anonymous' for the same reason it targets al-Qaida - because they're the enemy.
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Arsene Wenger
French Coach
I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art.
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Essam El Hadary
Egyptian Athlete
Setting targets is very important in my life; I always have targets to fulfil.
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Amit Shah
Indian Politician
My target is to expand the BJP's influence everywhere.
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Rob Cross
English Celebrity
My target has always been world No.1, I want that.
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Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
There are a lot of messages in my books which I have specifically targeted for children, based on my own experiences growing up: the importance of healthy eating and being active, playing fair, setting goals, working together and anti-bullying.
Quote examples
Jerry Doyle
American Actor
When my dad first started out in the police force, wearing the uniform was a sense of pride, and it was respected in the community for what the police force was all about. Unfortunately today, the uniform is a target.
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Fallon Sherrock
English Entertainer
I haven't set myself any goals or targets because I am taking each day as it comes. But who is to say that I can't be a world champion, or do anything that I put my mind to?
Quote examples
Joyce Meyer
American Author
Our enemy, the devil, wants to control us, and his target is our will. The main way he tries to influence our will is through lying to us.
Quote examples
Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
I think all great players set a target for themselves in their careers. Mine was to win a world title with Brazil, which I did twice.
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John Perry Barlow
American Writer
The government targets 'Anonymous' for the same reason it targets al-Qaida - because they're the enemy.
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Arsene Wenger
French Coach
I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art.
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Essam El Hadary
Egyptian Athlete
Setting targets is very important in my life; I always have targets to fulfil.
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Amit Shah
Indian Politician
My target is to expand the BJP's influence everywhere.
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Rob Cross
English Celebrity
My target has always been world No.1, I want that.
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