target date

American

noun

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

The target date for the book is next May.

Etymology

Origin of target date

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Private credit is getting a lot of bad headlines lately, but plan managers believe it lines up well with target date strategies.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Paramount has set a closing target date of Sept. 30, although the deal faces several regulatory hurdles, so it is not inconceivable that it will get pushed past that date.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

France announced that a French videoconferencing platform will replace American services for its government departments, but with the target date of 2027, according to ABC News.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

The government has set a target date of March 2026 for this figure to hit 75%.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

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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