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targets

Pronunciation: [ˈtɑːrɡɪts]

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Learn how to use targets in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “goals”

(noun) things that people aim to achieve or reach. For example, when you want to finish your homework by a certain time or score a certain number of points in a game, those are your targets.

Example

Her targets for this month include finishing her book and practicing the piano every day.

Example

He didn't meet his targets for this week, so he felt disappointed.

Example

What are your targets for the next school term?

Context: “aiming at something”

(verb) to aim at something or to focus on a particular goal. It is when you try to hit or reach something. Like when you are in a game and you aim to hit a target with an arrow.

Example

The team targets their efforts on improving customer satisfaction.

Example

They did not target the right audience, so their campaign didn't work well.

Example

What kind of skills are you targeting to develop this year?

Context: “military”

(noun) a person or thing that is aimed at or attacked, like in a game or war. It can also mean a specific object to hit, like a target board in shooting games.

Example

The archers hit their targets with great accuracy.

Example

The missile missed its target and hit the wrong area.

Example

What did the soldiers practice hitting as their targets?

How to pronounce targets

Pronunciation: [ˈtɑːrɡɪts]

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