target

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Target' is an objective or result you're aiming for. It's a bit like your destination when you are driving somewhere; it's where you want to finish up.

Examples in Different Contexts

In filmmaking, movies have a 'target' audience. A producer might reveal, 'Our movie targets young adults with its coming-of-age theme.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're halfway through the quarter, and our sales numbers aren't as high as expected. We need a fresh idea to boost sales.

Response:

We should set a more challenging sales target for the team and offer incentives for those who achieve it.

Tech

Scenario:

The program has a severe memory leak issue. We might need to optimize it before progressing further.

Response:

Our target for the upcoming sprint should be to fix this memory leak and optimize the program efficiency.