'target' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'target' with 16 example sentences.
- target noun
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: a reference point to shoot at
: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
: the location of the target that is to be hit
: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- target verb
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: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Lions often target sick or injured animals.
Aim the gun at the target and then pull the trigger.
The arrow missed its target.
The soldiers on the boats would be easy targets.
The soldiers had target practice in the morning.
America's radioactive waste may be targeted in terrorist attacks.
Her success made her the target of jealousy.
Who was the target audience?
This is our primary target.
Each antibody targets a specific bacteria or virus.
Our city police have a new campaign targeting drunken driving.
You're aiming too low to hit the target.
The government should take targeted measures to eliminate unemployment.
We're sitting targets here. We need to find cover.
Dan became the target of dangerous criminals.
His behavior was often a target of criticism.