verb intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
— synonyms: aim, place, direct, point
noun a reference point to shoot at.
— synonyms: mark
noun a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
— synonyms: prey, quarry, fair_game
noun the location of the target that is to be hit.
— synonyms: target_area
noun sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at.
— synonyms: butt
noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).
— synonyms: aim, object, objective
Examples
“Take careful aim at the target.”
“They have a target to finish the project by November.”