adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of target form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Having something aimed at it.

   "The targeted objects include two military bases and an airfield."

2. 2
   Aimed at something; focused.

   "Our targeted interventions are aimed at the students who need help the most."

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"America's radioactive waste may be targeted in terrorist attacks."

Related phrases

targeted killing

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