target

tar·get  (tärgt)

n.

1.

a. An object, such as a padded disk with a marked surface, that is shot at to test accuracy in rifle or archery practice.

b. Something aimed or fired at.

2. An object of criticism or attack.

3. One to be influenced or changed by an action or event.

4. A desired goal.

5. A railroad signal that indicates the position of a switch by its color, position, and shape.

6. The sliding sight on a surveyor's leveling rod.

7. A small round shield.

8.

a. A structure in a television camera tube with a storage surface that is scanned by an electron beam to generate a signal output current similar to the charge-density pattern stored on the surface.

b. A usually metal part in an x-ray tube on which a beam of electrons is focused and from which x-rays are emitted.

tr.v. tar·get·ed, tar·get·ing, tar·gets

1. To make a target of.

2. To aim at or for.

3. To establish as a target or goal.

Idiom:

on target

Completely accurate, precise, or valid: observations that were right on target.

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[Middle English, small targe, from Old French targuete, variant of targete, diminutive of targe, light shield, of Germanic origin.]

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target

Noun

1. the object or person that a weapon, ball, etc., is aimed at: the station was an easy target for an air attack

2. an object at which an archer or marksman aims, usually a round flat surface marked with circles

3. a fixed goal or objective: our sales figures are well below target

4. a person or thing at which criticism or ridicule is directed: the Chancellor has been the target of much of the criticism

Verb

[-geting, -geted]

1. to direct: an advertising campaign targeted at gay men

2. to aim (a missile) [Old French targette a little shield]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	target - a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" mark point of reference, reference point, reference - an indicator that orients you generally; "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved" clout - a target used in archery drogue - a funnel-shaped device towed as a target by an airplane bull's eye, bull - the center of a target
	2.	target - 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" fair game, prey, quarry victim - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
	3.	target - the location of the target that is to be hit target area ground zero - the target of a projectile (as a bomb or missile) place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet"
	4.	target - sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at butt clay pigeon - target used in skeet or trapshooting sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
	5.	target - the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" objective, aim, object goal, end - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" grail - the object of any prolonged endeavor business - an immediate objective; "gossip was the main business of the evening" point - the object of an activity; "what is the point of discussing it?" thing - a special objective; "the thing is to stay in bounds"
Verb	1.	target - 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" direct, aim, place, point address - direct a question at someone aim, take aim, train, direct, take - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent" home in, range in, zero in - direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids

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target

noun 1. mark, goal, bull's-eye

noun 2. goal, aim, objective, end, mark, object, intention, ambition, Holy Grail (informal)

noun 3. victim, butt, prey, quarry, scapegoat

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1. An area, complex, installation, force, equipment, capability, function, or behavior identified for possible action to support the commander's objectives, guidance, and intent. Targets fall into two general categories: planned and immediate.
2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed.
3. An area designated and numbered for future firing.
4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target. Also called TGT. See also objective area.

Translations

target [ˈtɑːgɪt] n (gen) → blanco;

to be on target [project] → seguir el curso previsto

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target [ˈtɑːgɪt] n → cible f (fig) (= objective); objectif m;

to be on target [project] → progresser comme prévu

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target [ˈtɑːgɪt] n → Ziel nt (fig) (of joke, criticism etc) → Zielscheibe f;

to be on target [project, work] → nach Plan verlaufen

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target [ˈtɑːgɪt] n → bersaglio;

(fig) (= objective); obiettivo;

to be on target [project] → essere nei tempi (di lavorazione)