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target

Meanings
  • noun

    A object or area that is intended to be aimed at, attacked, or reached.

  • noun

    The point or goal that one aspires to reach.

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75900199"
  2. /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/



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Synonyms

target language
Rhymes
Words rhyming with target
hare , square , prepare , scare
Variants
List of all variants of target that leads to same result
off target , on target , target , targets , targeted , targeting , target date , target dates , target language , target languages , target letter , target letters , on-target , find its target , prime target , soft target , find her mark , find her target , find his mark , find his target , find one's mark , find one's mark/target , find one's target , find their mark , find their target
Forms
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targets, targeting

Etymology
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The word 'target' comes from the Old English 'tacen' which means 'mark' or 'sign'. It has been used since the 15th century in English.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'target' is often used in marketing to refer to a specific group of customers that a company aims to reach.

  2. In archery, the term 'target' refers to the circular scoring area that archers aim for.

  3. The term 'target' is also used in computer programming to refer to a specific location in memory that a program is designed to access.

Related Concepts
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  1. Goal: A target is a specific goal or objective that one aims to achieve.

  2. Aim: To direct one's efforts towards achieving a target or goal.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'target' is often used metaphorically to represent a goal or objective. In art, it can refer to the central focus of a composition. In military contexts, it is used to refer to the object or area that is being attacked.

How to Memorize "target"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bullseye or a dartboard to memorize the word 'target'. Imagine yourself aiming at the center of the target and hitting it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'target' with the word 'goal' or 'objective'. Remember that a target is something that you aim for and try to reach.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Target: The Aim of Relentless Effort' to memorize the word 'target'.

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