target meaning and definition

TARGET noun

Definition of target (noun)

1. a reference point to shoot at
   • "his arrow hit the mark"
   • synonyms: mark
2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
   • "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
   • synonyms: fair game, prey, quarry
3. the location of the target that is to be hit
   • synonyms: target area
4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
   • synonyms: butt
5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
   • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
   • synonyms: aim, object, objective

TARGET verb

Definition of target (verb)

1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
   • "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
   • synonyms: aim, direct, place, point