target Sentence Examples
- The sniper's target was the terrorist leader hiding in the building.
- The government's target was to reduce the deficit by 5%.
- The marketing campaign targeted specific demographics to increase sales.
- The charity aimed to target underprivileged communities with its aid programs.
- The new product was specifically tailored to target the needs of the younger generation.
- The athlete had set a personal target of running a marathon in less than three hours.
- The company targeted its advertising on social media platforms to reach a wider audience.
- The hackers targeted the bank's server to steal sensitive customer data.
- The university's target was to increase enrolment by 10% in the upcoming year.
- The research targeted the investigation of the genetic causes of a rare disease.
target Meaning
target (n)
a reference point to shoot at
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
the location of the target that is to be hit
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
target (v)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
target (n.)
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
A thin cut; a slice; specif., of lamb, a piece consisting of the neck and breast joints.
A tassel or pendent; also, a shred; tatter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of target
FAQs About the word target
a reference point to shoot at, a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence, the l
tease, rag, heckle, mimic, bug, bait, harass, torment, tweak, pester
commend, endorse,approve, commend, endorse, approve, applaud, sanction, indorse, sanction
The sniper's target was the terrorist leader hiding in the building.
The government's target was to reduce the deficit by 5%.
The marketing campaign targeted specific demographics to increase sales.
The charity aimed to target underprivileged communities with its aid programs.
