Word
bullseye
Phoneticsbulls·eye, stress on the first syllable
/ˈbuɫzaɪ/
Countable noun Sports
Definition
n. the center of a target in games like darts or archery. It is the best place to hit because it gives you the most points.
n. the central, most valuable part of a target in archery, darts, or other shooting sports. Often used metaphorically to describe a perfect or highly accurate result.
Examples
“He hit the bullseye on his first try.”
“The archer's arrow landed perfectly in the bullseye, earning her a standing ovation from the crowd.”
“While the initial proposal was ambitious, the final report hit the bullseye by addressing every concern the board had raised during the preliminary negotiations.”
Examples
simple
“He hit the bullseye on his first try.”
contextual
“The archer's arrow landed perfectly in the bullseye, earning her a standing ovation from the crowd.”
complex
“While the initial proposal was ambitious, the final report hit the bullseye by addressing every concern the board had raised during the preliminary negotiations.”
Etymology
From bull's + eye. May have come from the practice of English archers shooting an arrow through the eye socket of a bull's skull as a test of skill. The connection to philately comes from the shape of the key plate or vignette.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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