CEFR B1

targeting

verb

Meaning

Directing efforts, resources, or attention toward a specific person, group, or objective.

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.

Synonyms: aiming, focusing, pinpointing, zeroing in

verb

Pronunciation: ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ

Directing efforts, resources, or attention toward a specific person, group, or objective.

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.

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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