target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
targets
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pluralof target.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof target (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
targetnounan object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
Example Sentences
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The new findings show that neutrophils are particularly significant targets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
HPE lifted its long-term growth targets after revenue gains across both of its segments drove a more than fivefold increase in its profit during the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Sporting director Andrea Berta is known for speaking to multiple targets at once while preparing the deals simultaneously.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The bill adopted Monday night targets areas where growers are now limited in how much groundwater they can pump and are being forced to leave some of their land dry and unplanted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
But a floorboard was loose, the nails having missed their targets underneath.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
