- target⇄adj. targetless.
- target⇄noun 1a. a mark for shooting at, especially a design of a circle or concentric circles to be shot at in practice or competition.
b. any object shot at or thrown at.
2. (Figurative.) an object of abuse, scorn, or criticism.
Ex. His cra - target⇄target, noun, verb.
- target⇄v.t. 1. to make or put up as a target.
Ex. In a statement released with the figures, [he] stated the company has targeted a profit for the year (Wall Street Journal).
2. to guide to a target.