Bullseye: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullseye

[ ˈbʊlzaɪ ]

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target

The central circle on a target, at which archers aim.

Synonyms

center, mark, target

Examples of usage

She hit the bullseye on her first try.
The dart landed right in the bullseye.

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achievement

A successful achievement or goal.

Synonyms

achievement, goal, success

Examples of usage

Scoring a perfect grade was a bullseye for her.
His new business idea was a bullseye in the market.

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focus

A point or centre of focus.

Synonyms

centre, focus, point

Examples of usage

The presentation had a clear bullseye - the importance of teamwork.
Her speech hit the bullseye of the company's core values.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullseye" in other languages:

🇵🇹 centro

🇮🇳 लक्ष्य

🇩🇪 Ziel

🇮🇩 target

🇺🇦 ціль

🇵🇱 cel

🇯🇵 的

🇫🇷 cible

🇪🇸 diana

🇹🇷 hedef

🇰🇷 표적

🇸🇦 هدف

🇨🇿 cíl

🇸🇰 cieľ

🇨🇳 靶心

🇸🇮 cilj

🇮🇸 mark

🇰🇿 мақсат

🇬🇪 მიზანი

🇦🇿 məqsəd

🇲🇽 diana

Word origin

The term 'bullseye' originates from the sport of archery. It refers to the central circle on a target that archers aim for. Over time, the term has evolved to represent hitting a target accurately or achieving a goal with precision. The metaphorical use of 'bullseye' in various contexts signifies hitting a specific target or focus point effectively.

See also: bull, bulldozer, bullion, bulls.