target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
untargeted
-
a word derived from
target.
Example Sentences
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Similarly, untargeted RNA sequencing of the microbial community allowed them to assess which microbial species and specific functions were active in close association with plant roots.
From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024
Among them are a ban on using the compound before harvest—rather than before sowing—to wither crops and ease harvesting, and measures to curb its spread to untargeted plants.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 21, 2023
“Since energy prices are likely to remain high and volatile for some time, untargeted measures to keep prices down will become increasingly unaffordable, and could discourage the needed energy savings,” it said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
It wouldn’t cause someone such as Dulcich to be left untargeted with no defenders in sight, just as Denver receiver K.J.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022
The BBC previously reported a draft report from October last year branded the university's mental health services as "ineffective", "untargeted" and "unsustainable".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2022
