Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of target
"The company launched a targeted campaign to reach customers who had previously abandoned their shopping carts."
In plain English: To target something means to aim your efforts directly at a specific person or thing.
"The marketing team targeted young adults with their new social media campaign."
Having something aimed at it.
"The marketing campaign was targeted specifically at young professionals in the city."
In plain English: Targeted means aimed specifically at a particular person or group.
"The marketing campaign was specifically targeted at young adults who love technology."
Usage: Use targeted to describe actions, campaigns, or efforts specifically designed to reach a particular group or achieve a specific result. This adjective is often confused with the noun target but correctly functions as an active descriptor for precision rather than just being hit by something.
Derived from the Old French targer (shield) via the verb targuer, it originally referred to aiming at or striking a shield. In modern English, it describes something directed specifically at a particular individual or group.