Word
targeted
Phoneticstar·get·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɑɹɡətɪd/
UK/tˈɑːɡɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. aimed at a specific person, group, or goal to get a particular result.
adj. directed toward a specific audience, objective, or demographic to maximise effectiveness.
Examples
“The new advertising campaign targeted young professionals.”
“The charity targeted its efforts toward rural communities that lacked access to clean drinking water.”
“By analyzing consumer browsing habits, the software targeted specific users with personalized recommendations designed to maximize the probability of a purchase.”
Examples
simple
“The new advertising campaign targeted young professionals.”
contextual
“The charity targeted its efforts toward rural communities that lacked access to clean drinking water.”
complex
“By analyzing consumer browsing habits, the software targeted specific users with personalized recommendations designed to maximize the probability of a purchase.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “targeted” in context.
Adjective
01. specifically targeted
“The new advertising campaign is specifically targeted at young professionals living in urban areas.”
adv + adj
02. targeted assassinations
Real-World Examples
“Then, fearing that the United Nations might be targeted next, they rushed uptown to collect his son Dash, who was at the UN School.” “He said the targeted victim was a US citizen “of Ukrainian origin”.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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