target date

American  

noun

1. the date set or aimed at for the commencement, fulfillment, or completion of some effort.

   The target date for the book is next May.

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Etymology

Origin of target date

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

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target date

Boeing executives have said they are confident they will attain $10 billion annual free cash flow but haven't set a specific target date.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, “The Witcher 4” is being developed, with no target date announced, although Cibelli expects it to be released within the next two years.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

Another goal - a 65% reduction in hepatitis C-related mortality compared with 2015 levels - has yet to be met, but might be before the 2030 target date.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

The target date for boosting production has slipped from last year to around 2030, an Army spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The government withdrew a 2010 target date for euro adoption and instead aims to meet the eurozone criteria around 2012.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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