adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An instance of targeting.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of target form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Involved in the transportation or correct positioning of a protein inside or outside a specific region of the cell.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"Our city police have a new campaign targeting drunken driving."

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