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Grammar : Verb
Spell : tahr-git
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɑr gɪt



Definition of targeted

Origin :
  • c.1400, "shield," diminutive of late Old English targe, from Old French targe "light shield," from Frankish *targa "shield" (cf. Old High German zarga "edging, border," German zarge, Old English targe, Old Norse targa "shield"), from Proto-Germanic *targo "border, edge." Meaning "object to be aimed at in shooting" first recorded 1757, originally in archery. Target audience is by 1951, early reference is to Cold War psychological warfare.
  • As in direct : verb point in a direction; guide
  • As in aim : verb point or direct at a goal
Example sentences :
  • He saw the man he had targeted drop his bow and fall to the ground.
  • Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
  • Even the big boats take one of two that are buoyed and targeted.
  • Extract from : « Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes » by Louis Arundel
  • The perception that he personally might be targeted appeared to get Gadhafi's attention.
  • Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman
  • Military force would be applied in a purer form and targeted primarily against the military capabilities of an opponent.
  • Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman
  • Jordan gave no hint of how Buck's shaft might have targeted his intentions, but climbed into the car and started it.
  • Extract from : « Rimrock Trail » by J. Allan Dunn

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