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on-target

American  
[on-tahr-git, awn-] / ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /

adjective

  1. correct, accurate, or adhering closely to an anticipated outcome.

    an on-target forecast for the weekend weather.
on target Idioms  

  1. Completely accurate, wholly valid, as in Our cost estimates were right on target, or His criticisms were on target. This seemingly old expression dates only from the mid-1900s, and the colloquial use of target for a goal one wishes to achieve dates from about 1940.

Example Sentences

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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

The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Last time out, a 3-1 defeat at rivals Bournemouth, Saints had almost 60% possession but only created three on-target chances.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2024

"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

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