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How to pronounce target
Say it like this: /ˈtɑɹ.ɡɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does target mean?
nounA butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
“Take careful aim at the target.”
A goal or objective.
“They have a target to finish the project by November.”
An object of criticism or ridicule.
verbTo aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
To aim for as an audience or demographic.
“The advertising campaign targeted older women.”
To produce code suitable for.
“This cross-platform compiler can target any of several processors.”
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