targeting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ
Definition
Directing efforts, resources, or attention toward a specific person, group, or objective.
Examples
The company is targeting new markets in Southeast Asia to expand its global reach.
Police are targeting areas with high crime rates to improve public safety.
The software is specifically targeting users who need advanced photo editing tools.
How to Use targeting
- targeting [noun] (collocation)
- Directing action at a specific object or group. — "The campaign is targeting young professionals."
- be targeting [verb]-ing (collocation)
- Intending to achieve a specific outcome. — "They are targeting increasing sales by ten percent."
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