Target

usgb/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/
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.
Visual representation of "target" - Something or someone that you are trying to do something to or achieve

Often appears as...

  • main target
  • achieve a target
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Aspire and Plan

Use 'target' to describe what you hope to achieve and how you plan to do it.

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Our target is to finish the project by June.
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Quantifiable Goals

'Target' often refers to specific, measurable achievements, especially in business.

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We've set a target of 500 unit sales this month.
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