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Meanings of target in English

Russian
мишень
Portuguese
alvo de tiro
Spanish
blanco de tiro
Wikidata

Goal in archery and other sports.

        мишень
        Portuguese
        presa

        A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.

              presa
              Synonyms
              Examples for "shooting target"
              Examples for "shooting target"
              1
              A series of concentric circles expanded outward from its epicenter, like rings on a shooting target.
              Temperance Brennan 01 - Déjà Dead
              2
              The only other piece of paper in the room was the third shooting target on the window on the far side of the room.
              Ashes and bones: an emma fielding mystery
              3
              Today, with his 8th wife, former star Evelyn Keyes, he lives in a 22-room mansion in Lakeville, Conn. His favorite pastime is shooting target rifles.
              The new yorker
              4
              Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US 11 killed in a mass shooting targeting the Tree of Life synagogue.
              The Guardian
              5
              I dropped it, and it spilled to the grass, but it was like shooting targets, no blood, just empty holes.
              Guilty Pleasures
              1
              The aiming point moved a trifle and Don eased back into position.
              The Best Made Plans
              2
              Whenever any rival car maker makes a family five-door, this is their aiming point.
              The Irish Times
              3
              The aiming point or target is carefully pointed out.
              The Plattsburg Manual: A Handbook for Military Training
              4
              Flames engulfed the Land Rover; smoke funneled upward, a perfect aiming point for the gunship.
              Acts of faith
              5
              He moved the aiming point to the hood.
              Summer of Night
              Portuguese
              objetivo
              Catalan
              meta
              Spanish
              objetivo

              The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).

                    objetivo
                    Portuguese
                    direcionar
                    Catalan
                    dirigir
                    Spanish
                    dirigir

                    Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.

                          direcionar
                          Usage of target in English
                          1
                          An industry source said the questions did not target any particular institutions.
                          Reuters
                          2
                          Mr Haddock said the government needed a national strategy to target homelessness.
                          Radio NZ
                          3
                          However, Woodward defended the change in approach to target young British talent.
                          News.com.au
                          4
                          One reason is a specific decision by Islamic State to target France.
                          The Guardian
                          5
                          Different types of cleanses will target different body systems, Schoffro Cook said.
                          Reuters
                          6
                          The RICO law is used to target illegal conspiracies including organized crime.
                          Reuters
                          7
                          However, selection of the best stimulation target remains a matter of debate.
                          Pubmed
                          8
                          He held his target's hand for just a second longer than necessary.
                          iD
                          9
                          However, challenges exist as to the best method to target RKIP expression.
                          Pubmed
                          10
                          Physical metals trade in Asia is another target growth area, Eyles said.
                          Reuters
                          11
                          However, the optimal strategy and target level for lipid reduction remain uncertain.
                          Pubmed
                          12
                          I've forgotten exactly, but I think the target population was fifty animals.
                          Jurassic Park
                          13
                          The company had not set a target for next year, Lin said.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          The new cuts are expected to supplement that target, the paper said.
                          Reuters
                          15
                          Mr Robertson said Labour's families package would better target those in need.
                          Radio NZ
                          16
                          The target is to get older people walking 100 minutes per week.
                          The Irish Times
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