target

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target Definition

• (n) a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
• (n) a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
• (n) the location of the target that is to be hit
• (n) sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
• (n) the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
• (v) intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent''s face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

target Synonyms

• aim
• butt
• direct
• fair game
• mark
• object
• objective
• place
• point
• prey
• quarry
• target
• target area