Target ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Target ( noun )

1. A goal or objective that is aimed at.
2. A person, group, or thing that is selected as the aim of an attack.
3. Something selected as the object of criticism or abuse.
4. A large circular board with a bull's-eye in the center, used as a target in shooting.
5. A mark or object aimed at in a game or competition.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french targe, of germanic origin; related to old high german zargo "shield".

Examples:

1. He set himself a target of running a marathon.
2. The building was a target of the bombing.
3. He became the target of her wrath.
4. He hit the target with his arrow.
5. The target of the game was to knock over the pins.

(As a verb)

Target ( verb )

1. A goal or objective that is aimed at.
2. A person, group, or thing that is selected as the aim of an attack.
3. Something selected as the object of criticism or abuse.
4. A large circular board with a bull's-eye in the center, used as a target in shooting.
5. A mark or object aimed at in a game or competition.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french targe, of germanic origin; related to old high german zargo "shield".

Examples:

1. He set himself a target of running a marathon.
2. The building was a target of the bombing.
3. He became the target of her wrath.
4. He hit the target with his arrow.
5. The target of the game was to knock over the pins.