target (/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/
Meaning
Meaning: aim, goal to reach
A result or level that you aim to reach, or an object that you try to hit.
Examples
🗣 The sales team worked hard to hit their monthly target before the deadline.
Etymology
From Old French ‘targette’, a diminutive of ‘targe’ (a light shield).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business goals, marketing audiences, and shooting practice.
Tags: work, goal