target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
targeted
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past participleof target.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof target.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
targetnounan object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
Example Sentences
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He told the BBC's Wake Up to Money programme that the country was being targeted by Russian cyber-hackers who "know that there are pinch points in the food supply system".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"Since dietary decisions are strongly influenced by reward assessment and physical state, targeted breath regulation could also play a role in consciously perceiving and more effectively managing eating behavior," Park summarizes for future research activities.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
"What you're going to see is targeted, thoughtful tariff policy that basically says if you build here, you don't pay," Lutnick said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
New Chief Executive John Ternus will also receive a targeted annual stock award of $55 million for fiscal 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Adams had been targeted for criticism because he was the standard-bearer for the Federalist party.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
