

Definition of 'target'


  1. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
       Synonyms: mark
  2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
       Synonyms: prey quarry fair game
  3. the location of the target that is to be hit
       Synonyms: target area
  4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
       Synonyms: butt
       Synonyms: aim object objective


       Synonyms: aim place direct point
