target

Definition

Examples

We met our sales target two weeks before the end of the year.

Synonyms

• objectivethe goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
• goalthe state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
• aiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Collocations

• Easy hit the target
  to hit the target, meaning to cause to move by striking
• Medium quarterly sales target agreed by the division
  describing quarterly sales target agreed by the division (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
• Hard target demographic for premium luxury offerings
  to target demographic for premium luxury offerings, meaning to intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
• Very Hard painted a giant target on its back through arrogance
  to painted a giant target on its back through arrogance, meaning to make a painting