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target

UK
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
US
/ˈtɑrɡɪt/

Translations

targetnoun
targets
pl
UK
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
US
/ˈtɑrɡɪt/
The enemy base was the primary target of the airstrike.
La base ennemie était la cible principale de la frappe aérienne.
The company set a sales target of $1 million for the quarter.
L'entreprise s'est fixé un objectif de ventes d'un million de dollars pour le trimestre.
Synonyms
objective
goal
purpose
design
end
intention
focus
destination
mark
aim
targetverb
targeted
Past Simple
targeted
Past Participle
targeting
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
US
/ˈtɑrɡɪt/
The project manager targeted a completion date of December for the new software development.
Le chef de projet visait une date d'achèvement en décembre pour le nouveau logiciel.
The marketing team decided to target young adults with their new advertising campaign.
L'équipe marketing a décidé de cibler les jeunes adultes avec sa nouvelle campagne publicitaire.
Synonyms
pinpoint
focus
designate
set sights on
intend
direct
aim
targetadjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote that the noun is intended, selected, or aimed at.
cibleS'emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux comme « public cible » ou « groupe cible ».
The marketing team carried out research on the target audience.
L'équipe marketing a mené une étude sur le public cible.
Synonyms
targeted
aimed
intended
designated
directed
focused
selected
chosen
marked

Definitions

targetnoun
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
The enemy base was the primary target of the airstrike.
A goal or objective that one is trying to achieve.
The company set a sales target of $1 million for the quarter.
A mark or point at which someone fires or aims, such as in shooting practice.
The archer hit the bullseye on the target with her first shot.
A person or thing against whom criticism or abuse is directed.
The politician became the target of public outrage after the scandal.
targetverb
To aim or direct an action or message towards a particular person or group.
The marketing team decided to target young adults with their new advertising campaign.
To select as an object of attention or attack.
The hackers targeted the company's database to steal sensitive information.
To establish a goal or objective for a particular task or project.
The project manager targeted a completion date of December for the new software development.
targetadjective
Intended for, directed at, or relating to a particular person, group, or purpose.
The marketing team carried out research on the target audience.
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