Definitions of target:

  • noun:   sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
  • noun:   a reference point to shoot at
  • noun:   the location of the target that is to be hit
  • noun:   a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
    Example: "The target of a manhunt"
  • noun:   the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • verb:   intend (something) to move towards a certain goal