America's radioactive waste may be targeted in terrorist attacks.
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Targeted
Synonyms for "targeted" (136 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Verb(11 words)
addressedaim ataimedconcentrate onconcentrateddesignatedirect atdirect towarddirecteddiscriminatingfocus on
Adjective(6 words)
advanced english learneranticancercampaign-drivendesiredearly literacy skillsethnic community programs
Strong matches (40)
Adjective(14 words)
focused marketfocused museumfocused writing practicehigh relevanceindividualizedinstructional targetintended readerintense focusintentionalintentional planmeasurable plannarrow aimniche market analysisniche market segment
Related words (68)
Noun(23 words)
objectiveobjective aligned materialobjective measurementpersecutingpinpointpinpoint throwpinpointingpolicy on academic disorganizationpullout sessionrelevant tosearch methodsecond language studentsocial development needsspecialistspot wateringsurgical historytagetestetarget algorithmtargetingtextbook exercise usage
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unit objectivewetland restoration plan objectivesworld language teacher
Adjective(30 words)
objective assessmenton-targetpersonalized needspersonalized study planpurposiveregional history journalrelevantscaffolded progressionsmall group ritualspecialspecialized audiencespecialized coursespecialized course labelspecialized lexiconspecialized museumspecialized sessionspecialized studyspecialized subjectsspecialized topicspecific
Show 10 more words
specific applicationspecific determinerspecific instancespecific lawspecific qualifierspecific quantitysteady focus during studytailored lesson plantarget keywordtarget population characteristics
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: addressed, advanced english learner, aim at, aimed, anticancer.
- Sentence evidence is available for targeted, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "targeted".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "targeted"
Keep "targeted" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "targeted" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "targeted", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "targeted" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesaimingaudience segmentationbiomedical targetingcriteriondescriptordirect actionmarket segmentationmodifiermolecular targetingpolicy instrumentprogram designselection
More specific
19 entriesEGFR pathwayage grouparea targetingcancer cellsgene expressiongeographic regionincome bracketlaser targetingprecise screeningprecision targetingselective recruitmenttargeted advertisingtargeted aidtargeted interventiontargeted outreachtargeted sampling
Showing 16 of 19 words.
Collocations
8 entriestargeted advertisingtargeted audiencetargeted interventiontargeted marketingtargeted outreachtargeted populationtargeted samplingtargeted therapy
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
After all, even salesmen are desperate to avoid being targeted for downsizing.
Source: tatoeba (329142)
The government should take targeted measures to eliminate unemployment.
Source: tatoeba (934434)
The radioactive waste of the United States may be targeted in terrorist attacks.
Source: tatoeba (1355355)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "targeted"?
Closest matches include addressed, advanced english learner, aim at, aimed, anticancer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "targeted"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.