Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of target
"The company set aggressive sales targets for every employee to meet by the end of the quarter."
In plain English: Targets are specific goals you aim to reach or hit.
"The marketing team has identified several key targets for their new advertising campaign."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of target
"The marketing team targets young adults with their new social media campaign every month."
In plain English: To target something means to aim your effort or attention directly at it with the goal of hitting or achieving it.
"The company targets young adults with its new social media campaign."
Targets derives from Old French targete, originally referring to a small shield carried by archers or crossbowmen. The term later evolved in English to denote an object designed to be aimed at and hit.