Dictionary definition · target
noun
- a reference point to shoot at"his arrow hit the mark"
- a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence"he fell prey to muggers"
- the location of the target that is to be hit
- sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
verb
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal"He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).