target

1 of 2

noun

tar·get ˈtär-gət How to pronounce target (audio)

often attributive

: a mark to shoot at

: a target marked by shots fired at it

: something or someone fired at or marked for attack

: a goal to be achieved

: an object of ridicule or criticism

: something or someone to be affected by an action or development

US law : a person against whom a federal prosecutor has substantial evidence of involvement in criminal activity and who the prosecutor believes is likely to be indicted by a grand jury

The full extent of Iacobelli's ongoing cooperation is sealed in federal court, but prosecutors have identified additional targets and Iacobelli could spend less time in prison if his help proves substantial.—

Robert Snell

: the metallic surface (as of platinum or tungsten) upon which the stream of electrons within an X-ray tube is focused and from which the X-rays are emitted

: a body, surface, or material bombarded with nuclear particles or electrons

especially : fluorescent material on which desired visual effects are produced in electronic devices (as in radar)

: a small round shield

target

2 of 2

verb

targeted; targeting; targets

transitive verb

: to make a target of

targeted her for promotion

especially : to set as a goal

: to direct or use toward a target

Example Sentences

Noun Our target amount for the fund-raiser is $2,500. They set a target date of May 31. Planes struck at key military targets. Tourists are often easy targets for thieves. Verb drugs that target cancer cells

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

As railroads have sought to reduce costs, labor leaders say federal safety rules also have been a target. —

Ian Duncan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023 Dominion has been a frequent target of conspiracy theorists who falsely claim Trump won the 2020 presidential election. —

Kevin Collier, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2023 Tulips spawned what is often regarded as the world’s first financial bubble in 1637; orchids, for all their elegance, have since the Victorian era been a target for theft and hunters, with some species threatened by extinction. —

Eviana Hartman Philip Cheung Bette Adams, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Creepy to some, soothing to others, Granny also was a target: In 1987, the museum had to replace the original after years of damage from patrons. —

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2023 Sturgeon management is a moving target, with specific allocations set for the Columbia estuary, the mid-Columbia from estuary up to Bonneville and, sometimes, the Willamette River. —

Bill Monroe, oregonlive, 10 Feb. 2023 Iran and countries with ties to it have been a frequent target of U.S. sanctions enforcers. —

Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023 The arrest of Sarah Beth Clendaniel of Baltimore County was the latest in a series across the country as authorities warn that the nation’s electrical infrastructure is a vulnerable target for domestic terrorists. —

Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023 Just like the White House, the small hamlet would naturally be a potential target of any Soviet nuclear attack. —

Jenn Morson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023

Verb

In July, Iran claimed to have stopped a plot to target sensitive sites in Isfahan, alleging that a group of Kurdish forces exiled from Iran had been trained up by Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. —

Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2023 Is there a type of receiver the Cowboys should target? —

Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Using a serum or medication—or some combination of both—is usually the most effective way to target the underlying cause and promote regrowth. —

Rebecca Deczynski, Health, 30 Jan. 2023 Acupuncture is an age-old treatment to target pain points in the body. —

Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2023 The attack comes after Iran's Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have broken up a plot to target sensitive sites around Isfahan. —

Jon Gambrell, ajc, 29 Jan. 2023 The attack comes after Iran's Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have broken up a plot to target sensitive sites around Isfahan. —

Jon Gambrell, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2023 Medications are one way to target COVID-19, but our own bodies may offer a way to combat the disease, too. —

Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2023 Backed by a sweeping reelection victory, Kemp has proposed new measures to target gang violence and limit no-cash bail. —

al, 26 Jan. 2023 See More

Medical Definition

target

noun

tar·get ˈtär-gət How to pronounce target (audio)

: something to be affected by an action or development

specifically : an organ, part, or tissue that is affected by the action of a hormone

: the metallic surface usually of platinum or tungsten upon which the stream of electrons within an X-ray tube is focused and from which the X-rays are emitted

: a body, surface, or material bombarded with nuclear particles or electrons

: the thought or object that is to be recognized (as by telepathy) or affected (as by psychokinesis) in a parapsychological experiment

单词	targets
释义	target 1 of 2 noun tar·get ˈtär-gət often attributive 1 a : a mark to shoot at b : a target marked by shots fired at it c : something or someone fired at or marked for attack d : a goal to be achieved 2 a : an object of ridicule or criticism b : something or someone to be affected by an action or development c US law : a person against whom a federal prosecutor has substantial evidence of involvement in criminal activity and who the prosecutor believes is likely to be indicted by a grand jury The full extent of Iacobelli's ongoing cooperation is sealed in federal court, but prosecutors have identified additional targets and Iacobelli could spend less time in prison if his help proves substantial.—Robert Snell 3 a : the metallic surface (as of platinum or tungsten) upon which the stream of electrons within an X-ray tube is focused and from which the X-rays are emitted b : a body, surface, or material bombarded with nuclear particles or electrons especially : fluorescent material on which desired visual effects are produced in electronic devices (as in radar) 4 : a small round shield target 2 of 2 verb targeted; targeting; targets transitive verb 1 : to make a target of targeted her for promotion especially : to set as a goal 2 : to direct or use toward a target Phrases off target : not valid : inaccurate on target : precisely correct or valid especially in interpreting or addressing a problem or vital issue Synonyms Noun butt mark prey sitting duck victim See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Our target amount for the fund-raiser is $2,500. They set a target date of May 31. Planes struck at key military targets. Tourists are often easy targets for thieves. Verb drugs that target cancer cells Recent Examples on the Web Noun As railroads have sought to reduce costs, labor leaders say federal safety rules also have been a target. —Ian Duncan, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023 Dominion has been a frequent target of conspiracy theorists who falsely claim Trump won the 2020 presidential election. —Kevin Collier, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2023 Tulips spawned what is often regarded as the world’s first financial bubble in 1637; orchids, for all their elegance, have since the Victorian era been a target for theft and hunters, with some species threatened by extinction. —Eviana Hartman Philip Cheung Bette Adams, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Creepy to some, soothing to others, Granny also was a target: In 1987, the museum had to replace the original after years of damage from patrons. —Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2023 Sturgeon management is a moving target, with specific allocations set for the Columbia estuary, the mid-Columbia from estuary up to Bonneville and, sometimes, the Willamette River. —Bill Monroe, oregonlive, 10 Feb. 2023 Iran and countries with ties to it have been a frequent target of U.S. sanctions enforcers. —Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023 The arrest of Sarah Beth Clendaniel of Baltimore County was the latest in a series across the country as authorities warn that the nation’s electrical infrastructure is a vulnerable target for domestic terrorists. —Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023 Just like the White House, the small hamlet would naturally be a potential target of any Soviet nuclear attack. —Jenn Morson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023 Verb In July, Iran claimed to have stopped a plot to target sensitive sites in Isfahan, alleging that a group of Kurdish forces exiled from Iran had been trained up by Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. —Caitlin Mcfall, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2023 Is there a type of receiver the Cowboys should target? —Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023 Using a serum or medication—or some combination of both—is usually the most effective way to target the underlying cause and promote regrowth. —Rebecca Deczynski, Health, 30 Jan. 2023 Acupuncture is an age-old treatment to target pain points in the body. —Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 Jan. 2023 The attack comes after Iran's Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have broken up a plot to target sensitive sites around Isfahan. —Jon Gambrell, ajc, 29 Jan. 2023 The attack comes after Iran's Intelligence Ministry in July claimed to have broken up a plot to target sensitive sites around Isfahan. —Jon Gambrell, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Jan. 2023 Medications are one way to target COVID-19, but our own bodies may offer a way to combat the disease, too. —Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2023 Backed by a sweeping reelection victory, Kemp has proposed new measures to target gang violence and limit no-cash bail. —al, 26 Jan. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Middle French targette, targuete, diminutive of targe light shield, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse targa shield First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Verb 1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing target find its target target date find one's mark/target soft target prime target target letter target language on target off target find its target target date find one's mark/target soft target prime target target letter target language on target off target See More Kids Definition target noun tar·get ˈtär-gət 1 : a mark to shoot at 2 : a person or thing that is talked about, criticized, or laughed at 3 : a goal to be achieved : objective Medical Definition target noun tar·get ˈtär-gət 1 : something to be affected by an action or development specifically : an organ, part, or tissue that is affected by the action of a hormone 2 a : the metallic surface usually of platinum or tungsten upon which the stream of electrons within an X-ray tube is focused and from which the X-rays are emitted b : a body, surface, or material bombarded with nuclear particles or electrons 3 : the thought or object that is to be recognized (as by telepathy) or affected (as by psychokinesis) in a parapsychological experiment Legal Definition target noun tar·get : the object to be affected or achieved by an action or development specifically : a company that is the object of a takeover targets 1 of 2 noun plural of target 1 as in victims a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule the hapless vice president quickly became the favorite target of late-night comedians Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance victims prey preys butts marks sitting ducks scapegoats laughingstocks mockeries goats lightning rods fall guys pilgarlics whipping boys Antonyms & Near Antonyms troublemakers gossips tormentors gossipers tattlers defamers tormenters tattletales torturers talebearers traducers libelers hecklers taunters needlers baiters teasers teases mockers insulters deriders ribbers satirists scorners libelists scoffers caricaturists parodists lampooners ridiculers See More 2 as in jokes a person or thing that is made fun of a badly made TV commercial that became the target of lots of jokes Synonyms & Similar Words jokes victims mocks fools butts sports marks dupes pigeons laughingstocks suckers mockeries derisions jests monkeys gulls chumps saps fall guys Antonyms & Near Antonyms pets favorites darlings 3 as in goals something that one hopes or intends to accomplish our target is to raise $100,000 for a new playground by August Synonyms & Similar Words goals objectives plans aims purposes objects intentions ambitions intents ideas dreams aspirations things points designs ideals projects meanings pretensions marks bournes ends hopes schemes bourns destinations desires plots wishes minds holy grails grails terminuses termini nirvanas Antonyms & Near Antonyms methods means ways targets 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of target as in taunts Synonyms & Similar Words taunts baits bugs needles harasses rags kids torments harries caricatures catcalls barracks ribs rallies heckles tweaks parodies pillories pesters parrots mimics lampoons twits hassles teases quizzes apes scouts rides burlesques satirizes razzes travesties jibes jives chaffs imitates gibes disparages jeers joshes ridicules decries mocks belittles poohs takes off (on) scorns bad-mouths skewers derides shoots down pooh-poohs puts down scoffs (at) sneers (at) laughs (at) Antonyms & Near Antonyms approves sanctions endorses commends applauds indorses
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