targets
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɑɹɡəts// UK //tˈɑːɡɪts// tar·gets
n. the goals or results you are trying to reach. They can also be physical objects that people aim at when shooting or throwing something.
n. objects, people, or goals toward which an action or effort is directed. Often used in business contexts to refer to specific levels of performance or production that must be achieved.
The sales team reached all their monthly targets.
The government has set ambitious new targets to reduce carbon emissions by the end of the decade.
While the archer focused on physical targets, the manager was more concerned with the abstract targets outlined in the company's five-year strategic plan.
Usage
Commonly used with verbs like 'set', 'meet', 'reach', or 'hit'.