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target

English → English

noun//ˈtɑːrɡɪt//

(goal) An objective or result towards which efforts are directed

The company set a target of increasing sales by twenty percent over the next fiscal year.

(English) The company set a target of increasing sales by twenty percent over the next fiscal year.

If you don't meet your monthly production target, you might not receive your bonus.

(English) If you don't meet your monthly production target, you might not receive your bonus.

noun//ˈtɑːrɡɪt//

(marksmanship) An object or mark shot at in archery, shooting, or other sports

The archer aimed carefully at the red bullseye in the center of the paper target.

(English) The archer aimed carefully at the red bullseye in the center of the paper target.

In military training, soldiers practice shooting at moving targets to improve their accuracy.

(English) In military training, soldiers practice shooting at moving targets to improve their accuracy.

Entry ID: en:en:target · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary