noun

targets

targets, aims, goals

We have set ambitious sales targets.

We have set ambitious sales targets.

The missiles hit their targets accurately.

The missiles hit their targets accurately.

to set targets The company sets targets for each department.

to hit targets The team failed to hit its targets.

Synonyms: goals, aims, objectives

Plural of 'target', from Old French 'targe' (light shield).

Think of multiple arrows hitting multiple targets. It's simply the plural form of 'target'.

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