target

/tɑːɡɪt/noun

Something you aim for; a goal you are trying to reach.

Example sentences

“The charity set a target of raising fifty thousand dollars this year.”
“The sales team met its monthly target three days early.”

You 'hit', 'miss', 'meet', or 'set' a target. 'On target' means on track to succeed.

Synonyms for target

goal
objective
aim

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Related words

revenueThe money that a business, government, or organization takes in from a particular source.quotaA fixed number or share that is set as a limit or target.expenseMoney paid out for something; the cost of a purchase or activity.metricA number used to measure and track how well a business, team, or process is performing.payrollThe complete record of a company's employees and the wages owed to each of them.milestoneA significant moment or achievement in someone's life, a project, or history.