on-target
adjective
correct, accurate, or adhering closely to an anticipated outcome.
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on-target
American
[on-tahr-git, awn-]
/ ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /
adjective
on target
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His 'expected goals on target conceded' tally - which measures the likelihood of an on-target shot resulting in a goal - is 20.85.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
McGregor's superb effort was Celtic's first on-target effort of the entire game and came beyond the four minutes of added-on time indicated by the match officials.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
From there, Kaj delivered an on-target pitch/roll to Betts, who brought the ball back to his son.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
"Bispecifics in general are an important technology that offer significant advantages in on-target anticancer potency," he says.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
I would kick that red ball far into the outfield: hard, and on-target.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
However clinical Newcastle were in the opening weeks of the campaign, they mustered just eight efforts on target against Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth before their trip to Elland Road.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
When £85m summer signing Mateus Fernandes had Spurs' first shot on target after 46 minutes, the stadium rattled to the sound of ironic applause.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Annual inflation is set to be around 6.0%-7.0% in 2026, return to 4.0% in 2027, and will stay on target further on, the bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Cole Palmer: Had one effort on target in the first half and was booked for a professional foul.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Michael was smartly on target as far as she could tell.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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