1. A reference point to shoot at
   "his arrow hit the target";
   - mark
    
2. Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
   "The archer aimed carefully at the centre of the target";
   - butt
    
3. The location of the target that is to be hit
   "The bomber pilots were briefed on the precise coordinates of the target area";
   - target area
    
4. The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
   "the sole target of her trip was to see her children";
   - aim, object, objective
    
5. A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
   "the target of a manhunt";
   - prey, quarry, fair game

1. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal, or direct to a specific place or group of people
   "He targeted his fists towards his opponent's face"; "They placed the advertisement in magazines targeting young professionals";
   - aim, place, direct, point

Derived forms: targets, targeting, targeted

Type of: aim, direct, end, goal, place, point of reference, reference, reference point, sports equipment, spot, take, take aim, topographic point, train, victim

Encyclopedia: Target, James