target
/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A person, object, or place selected as the aim of attack or attention; an objective or result towards which efforts are directed.
Key Academic Collocations
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targettargetedtargetingtargets
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
objectivegoalbenchmarkquarryaim
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart compares the carbon reduction targets adopted by various industrialized nations with their actual performance."
"Marketing campaigns for sugary breakfast cereals unfairly target impressionable young children through animated mascots."
"The ministry formulated ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming to generate 60% of national power from clean sources by 2030."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Collocations: 'meet the target', 'fall short of the target', 'set realistic targets'.