A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. / A goal or objective. / An object of criticism or ridicule.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of target

plural of target

Someone who tests the accuracy of weapons, especially by firing them at calibrated targets. / One armed with a target or shield.

plural of targeteer

An instance of targeting.

present participle of target

Involved in the transportation or correct positioning of a protein inside or outside a specific region of the cell.

A person who selects targets (typically for a remote weapons system).

plural of targeting