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TARGETS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Targets.

Targets - as a noun

A reference point to shoot at

Example: "His arrow hit the mark"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mark
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point of referencereferencereference point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "He fell prey to muggers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fair gamepreyquarry

The location of the target that is to be hit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
target area
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
placespottopographic point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Example: "The sole object of her trip was to see her children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimobjectobjective
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endgoal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Targets - as a verb

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Example: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimdirectplacepoint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aimdirecttaketake aimtrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The archer's targets were set up at various distances."
"The company has set ambitious financial targets for the year."
"The police are currently searching for the suspect's potential targets."
"The company's CEO set high performance targets for all employees."
"The teacher used colorful targets on the dartboard to make it more engaging for the students."
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Word Game Points

Is TARGETS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, targets is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TARGETS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TARGETS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, targets is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TARGETS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is TARGETS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, targets is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TARGETS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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