target

noun
tar·get
/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/

A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

Example

“Take careful aim at the target.”

Other meanings

A goal or objective.
An object of criticism or ridicule.

Synonyms

mark

Related words

hypertarget
spoke target
targeteer
digital target
digitized target
drop target
easy target
moving target
non-target
non-target-like
off target
off-target

Example sentences

“He aimed his rifle at the target.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“Try to get more exposure to your target language.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Word history

From Middle French "targette".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “target” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.