Target - Definition
target
n 1: a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
[syn: target, 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" [syn: prey, quarry,
target, fair game]
3: the location of the target that is to be hit [syn: target,
target area]
4: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a
marksman or archer to aim at [syn: target, butt]
5: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be
attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her
children" [syn: aim, object, objective, target]
v 1: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He
aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism
directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards
others, not towards yourself" [syn: target, aim,
place, direct, point]