A2noun1K

Target

UK /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/US /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/

Definition

a result that you try to achieve

In simple words: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Examples

  • The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
  • We need to set a target for our sales this quarter.
  • The archers aimed at the target during the competition.
  • My fitness target is to run five kilometers without stopping.
  • He missed the target completely with his dart throw.

Usage notes

Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

target + object

Memory hint

Think of a bullseye target in archery — that's your aim!

Collocations

  • achievable
  • attainable
  • low
  • set
  • aim for
  • achieve
  • audience
  • demographic
  • group
  • above (a/​the) target
  • off target
  • on target
  • favourite/​favorite
  • frequent
  • important
  • choose
  • identify
  • pick
  • site
  • off target
  • on target
  • target for
  • put up
  • set up
  • aim at
  • area
  • range
  • practice
  • off target
  • on target
  • wide of the target

Synonyms

  • goal
  • aim
  • objective
  • mark
  • destination

Antonyms

  • dodge
  • avoid

Common mistakes

  • Using 'target' as a verb without an object.
  • Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts.
  • Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.