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target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /


VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms


VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
pitch to


Example Sentences

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The Bank uses its key interest rate as a tool to cool inflation, the rate at which prices rise, which is currently above its 2% target.

From BBC

The measure will be "targeted in three ways", said the office of EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne -- who is spearheading the push.

From Barron's

The BOE has warned that a more sustained rise in unemployment than it expects could push inflation below its target.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the Cas12a protein detects its target, it cuts the DNA strands that anchor the quantum dots.

From Science Daily

Gu came to the Milan-Cortina Games targeting three gold medals but has failed to top the podium in women's slopestyle and big air.

From Barron's