target definition

1. a reference point to shoot at
• examples: his arrow hit the mark
2. the location of the target that is to be hit
3. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
4. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
• examples: He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
• examples: criticism directed at her superior
• examples: direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself