Word adjective
targeted
adj.
US /ˈtɑɹɡətɪd/ UK /tˈɑːɡɪtɪd/ tar·get·ed
Definition
- 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
Real-world usage
“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”.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
Updated