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target

noun
ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

Meaning

An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
an object or goal that is aimed at; a person or thing that is the focus of attention or attack
a goal or objective that one aims to achieve

Example Sentences

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

The company set a sales target of one million dollars.

The team set a target to increase sales by 20%.

Synonyms

aim, objective, goal, destination, mark
Entry 1
aim, objective
Entry 2
goal, objective, aim, destination, mark
Entry 3
goal, aim, objective, mark

Antonyms

miss, avoidance, origin, starting point, failure, setback
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miss, avoidance
Entry 2
origin, starting point
Entry 3
failure, setback

Collocations

sales target, moving target, target audience, hit the target, set a target, achieve a target, target market
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sales target, moving target, target audience, hit the target
Entry 3
set a target, achieve a target, target market

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