target
Translation
target, aim, goal, objective
Examples
The archer hit the target.
The archer hit the target.
Our main target is to increase sales.
Our main target is to increase sales.
Young people are the target audience.
Young people are the target audience.
Grammar Patterns
a target for ((sth.)) The target for this quarter is a 10% increase.
the target of ((sth.)) He was the target of their jokes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: goal, aim, objective, mark
Etymology
From Old French 'targe' (light shield). The sense of a 'mark for shooting' is from the 18th century.
Memory Tips
Picture an archer aiming at a bullseye target.