targets
Translation
targets, goals, aims, objectives
Examples
We have set ambitious sales targets.
We have set ambitious sales targets.
The bombers destroyed their primary targets.
The bombers destroyed their primary targets.
Grammar Patterns
to set ((targets)) We have set ambitious sales targets.
to hit ((targets)) The bombers hit all their targets.
Similar Words
Synonyms: goals, aims, objectives, marks
Etymology
Plural form of 'target'. From Old French 'targette', meaning 'small shield'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural form of 'target'. Think of having to hit not just one, but many targets.