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Added 8 October 2026

target

/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ noun

In Latin: scopus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about target at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

verb

Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face

Origin

From Middle French targette, targuete, diminutive of targe (“light shield”), from Old French, from Frankish *targa (“buckler”), akin to Old Norse targa (“small round shield”) (whence also Old English targe, targa (“shield”)) from Proto-Germanic *targǭ (“edge”), from Proto-Indo-European *derǵʰ- (“fenced lot”). Akin to Old High German zarga (“side wall, rim”) (German Zarge (“frame”)), Spanish tarjeta (“card”).

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