Definitions

1. noun

a thing or person to be attacked or aimed at, especially by an army or other forces, in a war or military operation.

“The enemy forces set their target on the strategic location to launch a surprise attack.”

2. verb

to aim or direct (something) at a particular person or thing as the intended recipient of an action.

“The company targeted its marketing campaign at young adults with disposable income.”

3. verb

to fix or aim (something) at something as a goal or objective.

“The manager targeted a 20% increase in sales for the next quarter.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is the object of a particular activity or feeling.

“She is the target of the gossip spreading throughout the town.”

5. noun

a point or area that is aimed at or affected by a particular action or event.

“The target of the missile was a heavily populated area, and the government quickly condemned the action.”

6. noun

a person or thing that is the object of a particular activity or feeling, especially one that is vulnerable or unprotected.

“Children and the elderly are often the target of scams and financial abuse.”