AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word

target

/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ Syllables: ˈtar·get

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A goal or objective aimed at; or to direct effort toward a specific aim.

Synonyms

goal aim objective

Antonyms

avoid miss

Translations

target in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

هدف، غاية

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

الشيء الذي تريد الوصول إليه أو تحقيقه، مثل هدف في لعبة أو هدف في الحياة.

Easy Explanation

A target is a goal you aim to reach. Grants target communities, and researchers target variables when designing controlled experiments.

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Memory TipTarget evokes an archery mark — what you aim to hit.

Contextual Examples

The outreach programme will target first-generation students considering applications to graduate research programmes.

Intervention designers target modifiable risk factors identified in the epidemiological literature review chapter.

Language courses target academic writing skills required for success on standardized university entrance examinations.

Word Families & Pronunciation