CEFR A2

target

noun/verb

Meaning

An object or area that someone tries to hit or reach.

Examples

The dart hit the bullseye on the target.
We need to reach our sales target by Friday.

Synonyms: goal, aim, objective, mark

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target (A2)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: ˈtɑːrɡɪt

Definition

An object or area that someone tries to hit or reach.

Examples

The dart hit the bullseye on the target.
We need to reach our sales target by Friday.
The new policy will target low-income families for support.

How to Use target

target something at (phrasal verb): To direct something toward a specific group or goal. — "They target their products at busy parents."
meet a target (collocation): To successfully reach a goal or number. — "Did you meet your target for this month?"

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