target Meaning and Definition

1. n. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

2. n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

3. n. a reference point to shoot at

4. n. the location of the target that is to be hit

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

6. v. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal