Synonyms for
Targeting
Definition
To aim or direct at a target or goal.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- targeting specific
- targeting the
- targeting efforts
- targeting group
- targeting individuals
- targeting market
- targeting campaign
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- The police are targeting the suspects in the robbery case.
- The marketing team is targeting a younger demographic for their new product.
- The sniper is targeting the enemy soldier.
- The teacher is targeting a specific skill in her lesson plan.
- 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