target (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “target”

1. something you aim at and try to hit when practicing shooting or testing a weapon
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   The archer hit the bullseye on the target with his first shot.
2. something you want to achieve or accomplish
   Her target is to save $500 by the end of the month.
3. something or someone that people attack or criticize
   The new policy quickly became a target for angry comments from the employees.

verb “target”

1. to focus your attack or criticism on (someone or something)
   The hackers targeted the company's website, causing it to crash.
2. to specifically aim to reach or influence (a particular group of people)
   The new video game is targeting teenagers with its colorful graphics and fast-paced action.

adjective “target”

1. (of a language) being changed into during translation
   The translator asked if the payment would be based on the number of words in the target language.