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target

target

Meaning of target

English

something you try to hit, or a number you must reach

Deutsch

ein Gegenstand oder Vorhaben, das man erreichen oder treffen will

target

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈtɑːɡɪt/
American English
/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/

target with German translation

target usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

He hit the target with his first shot.

Er traf das Ziel mit dem ersten Schuss.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The target was a red dot on the wall.

Das Ziel war ein roter Punkt an der Wand.

target synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between target, goal, aim, and objective

G
🇬🇧English
goal

a desired result; more general

very often

ENMy goal is to speak English fluently.

A
🇬🇧English
aim

what you intend to achieve

very often

ENHis aim was to help, not to hurt.

Advanced: broader words

O
🇬🇧English
objective

a specific aim; formal, in business

often

ENThe project's main objective is safety.

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target belongs to the topic "Sales →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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target meaning: what does it mean?

something you try to hit, or a number you must reach

target pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

target is pronounced as /ˈtɑːɡɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

target definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Er traf das Ziel mit dem ersten Schuss. Translation: He hit the target with his first shot.

Is target part of Sales vocabulary?

Yes, target can be learned in the Sales topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is target part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, target can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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