targeting
v. · n. · adj.-
1 focusing on a group (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatechoosing a specific group of people to sell something to or to influence.
the act of directing advertising, criticism, or information at a specific audience or demographic.
ExampleThe company is targeting young families with its new line of healthy snacks.
ExampleBy targeting high-income professionals in urban areas, the marketing campaign achieved a significantly higher conversion rate than previous broad-spectrum efforts.
UsageOften used in the continuous tense with a direct object.
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2 the act of aiming (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of selecting a goal or a person to attack or help.
the identification and selection of specific objects or individuals for action, whether military, social, or commercial.
ExampleThe targeting of innocent civilians during the conflict was condemned by the world.
ExamplePrecise targeting is essential in modern charity work to ensure that resources reach the most vulnerable populations effectively.
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3 biological transport (adj.) C2 Proficiency Technical Sciencedescribing how proteins move to the right place in a cell.
relating to the mechanisms by which a cell directs a protein to its appropriate intracellular or extracellular destination.
ExampleThe scientist studied the protein targeting process to understand how cells stay healthy.
ExampleDefects in the protein targeting pathway can lead to a variety of metabolic disorders as essential enzymes fail to reach the mitochondria.
UsageUsually appears immediately before the noun it modifies.
- Verbtargeting
- Nountarget