Synonyms for

Targeting

Verb / ˈtɑ:rgʌtɪŋ / Another word for targeting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To aim or direct at a target or goal.

Synonyms & similar words

point target place direct aim aiming directing focusing pointing marking designating identifying pinpointing selecting choosing spotting locating finding

Synonyms by register

Formal

designating identifying selecting specifying

Informal

going after zeroing in on aiming for hounding

Literary

piercing striking beholding

Antonyms

ignoring avoiding neglecting missing unconcerned indifferent

Common collocations

  • targeting specific
  • targeting the
  • targeting efforts
  • targeting group
  • targeting individuals
  • targeting market
  • targeting campaign

Word family

noun target
verb target
adjective targetable

Usage note

While 'targeting' often implies a deliberate aim, it can sometimes carry negative connotations, especially in contexts of discrimination or aggression. Ensure the context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The police are targeting the suspects in the robbery case.
  2. The marketing team is targeting a younger demographic for their new product.
  3. The sniper is targeting the enemy soldier.
  4. The teacher is targeting a specific skill in her lesson plan.
  5. The athlete is targeting a new personal record in the race.

Quotes

  • "You must be single-minded. Drive for the one thing on which you have decided." - George S. Patton
  • "The key to hitting the target is focusing on the target." - Brian Tracy
  • "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." - Tony Robbins

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