English Reference
adjective

targeted

adj.
US /ˈtɑɹɡətɪd/ UK /tˈɑːɡɪtɪd/ tar·get·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    aimed at a specific person, group, or goal to get a particular result.

    directed toward a specific audience, objective, or demographic to maximise effectiveness.

    Simple

    The company used targeted ads to reach people who enjoy hiking.

    In context

    The marketing team developed a targeted campaign specifically for young professionals living in urban areas, resulting in a significant increase in engagement.

Usage targeted assassinations · specifically targeted

Then, fearing that the United Nations might be targeted next, they rushed uptown to collect his son Dash, who was at the UN School.

The Guardian· 15 Aug 2026

He said the targeted victim was a US citizen “of Ukrainian origin”.

The Guardian· 13 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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