target
pronunciation
How to pronounce target in British English:
UK [ˈtɑːɡɪt]
How to pronounce target in American English:
US [ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
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- Noun:
- 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)
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- Verb:
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Word Origin
- target (n.)
- c. 1300, "shield," diminutive of late Old English targe, from Old French targe "light shield" (12c.), from Frankish *targa "shield," from Proto-Germanic *targ- (cognates: Old High German zarga "edging, border," German zarge "border, edge, frame," Old English targe, Old Norse targa "shield, buckler"), perhaps originally "edge of a shield." Meaning "round object to be aimed at in shooting" first recorded 1757, originally in archery, perhaps suggested by the concentric circles in both. Target-practice is from 1801. Target audience is by 1951; early reference is to Cold War psychological warfare.
- target (v.)
- "to use as a target," 1837, from target (n.). Earlier it meant "to shield" (1610s). Related: Targeted; targeting.
Example
- 1. Buffett did not name the target .
- 2. Worse , france is aiming at a moving target .
- 3. The firm remained relatively small and an obvious target for takeover .
- 4. Goldman has been a favorite target for criticism in washington .
- 5. Ptg is not the only uk target of chinese buyers .