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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The incident has heightened concern about the safety of public figures in India, with some killed or injured in targeted attacks in recent years.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Domestic airlines have scrambled to find alternative routes for the capital's seven million residents, with recent targeted advertisements highlighting flights from Qassim airport three hours from Riyadh.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Authorities said groups of hundreds of people sought confrontations with police and targeted public buildings, including city halls and other public offices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The technology aims to help farmers detect crop issues early and apply chemicals only to targeted areas, reducing overall chemical use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Remarkably effective, the boycott reduced sales between 15 and 20 percent for a total loss to the targeted businesses of around a million dollars.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
