Targets: meaning, definitions and examples

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targets

 

[ ˈtɑːrɡɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

Targets are objects or areas that players aim at in order to score points or achieve a goal.

Synonyms

aims, goals, objectives

Examples of usage

  • Archery targets are usually round in shape.
  • The soccer player kicked the ball towards the target.
  • The shooter hit the bullseye on the target.
  • The darts player aimed for the center of the target.
  • The basketball player scored by hitting the target.
Context #2 | Verb

in marketing

Targets refer to specific groups of people or individuals that a company aims to reach with its products or services.

Synonyms

aim at, direct towards, focus on

Examples of usage

  • The company targeted young adults with their new advertising campaign.
  • The marketing team targeted the local community for their promotion.
  • The campaign was successful in targeting the desired demographic.
  • The company has successfully targeted a new market segment.
  • The marketing strategy effectively targeted the intended audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "targets" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alvos

🇮🇳 लक्ष्य

🇩🇪 Ziele

🇮🇩 target

🇺🇦 цілі

🇵🇱 cele

🇯🇵 ターゲット

🇫🇷 cibles

🇪🇸 objetivos

🇹🇷 hedefler

🇰🇷 목표

🇸🇦 أهداف

🇨🇿 cíle

🇸🇰 ciele

🇨🇳 目标

🇸🇮 cilji

🇮🇸 markmið

🇰🇿 мақсаттар

🇬🇪 სამიზნეები

🇦🇿 hədəflər

🇲🇽 objetivos

Etymology

The word 'targets' originated from the Old French word 'targette', meaning 'small shield'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a shield or object to be aimed at in archery. Over time, the term evolved to include various objects or goals to be aimed at in different contexts, such as sports, marketing, and goal-setting.

See also: target, targeted, targeter, targeting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,557, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.