target - noun

a reference point to shoot at

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

the location of the target that is to be hit

sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

target - verb

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

target - thesaurus

aim   butt   direct   mark   object   objective   place   point   prey   quarry