target
n. board marked with concentric circles used by a marksman or archer to aim at; mark, objective, aim, object, goal; goal or situation one intends to achieve v. aim at something; direct toward; intend to achieve | ||||
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Target Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Target
the metal source for a sputtering process. Targets are most commonly round-thick pieces of metal larger in diameter than the wafers on which the metal will be deposited. Targets are specially shaped to optimize deposition uniformity.
the metal source for a sputtering process. Targets are most commonly round-thick pieces of metal larger in diameter than the wafers on which the metal will be deposited. Targets are specially shaped to optimize deposition uniformity.
| JDK Doc(JAVA) |
target
- Variable in class java.awt.Event
public Object target
The target component. This indicates the component over which the event occurred or with which the event is associated. This object has been replaced by AWTEvent.getSource()See Also: EventObject.getSource()
- Variable in class java.awt.Event
public Object target
The target component. This indicates the component over which the event occurred or with which the event is associated. This object has been replaced by AWTEvent.getSource()See Also: EventObject.getSource()
target()
- Method in class org.omg.CORBA.Request
public abstract Object target ()
Retrieves the the target object reference.Returns: the object reference that points to the object implementation for the method to be invoked
| SAN Acronyms |
Target
A disk or a tape device in SCSI.
A disk or a tape device in SCSI.
Target Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Dictionary of Military Terms |
target
1. An entity or object considered for possible engagement or other action. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target. See also objective area. (JP 3-60)
1. An entity or object considered for possible engagement or other action. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst that hits the target. See also objective area. (JP 3-60)
Target Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Target
(n.)
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
(n.)
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
(n.)
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
(n.)
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
(n.)
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
(n.)
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
(n.)
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
(n.)
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
(n.)
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
(n.)
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
| WordNet 2.0 |
target
Noun
1. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
(synonym) mark
(hypernym) reference point, point of reference, reference
(hyponym) clout
(part-meronym) bull's eye, bull
2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
(synonym) prey, quarry, fair game
(hypernym) victim
(derivation) aim, place, direct, point
3. the location of the target that is to be hit
(synonym) target area
(hypernym) topographic point, place, spot
(hyponym) ground zero
4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
(synonym) butt
(hypernym) sports equipment, sporting goods
(hyponym) clay pigeon
5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
(synonym) aim, object, objective
(hypernym) goal, end
(hyponym) business
(derivation) aim, place, direct, point
Verb
1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
(synonym) aim, place, direct, point
(hypernym) aim, take, train, take aim, direct
(hyponym) address
(derivation) aim, object, objective
Noun
1. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
(synonym) mark
(hypernym) reference point, point of reference, reference
(hyponym) clout
(part-meronym) bull's eye, bull
2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
(synonym) prey, quarry, fair game
(hypernym) victim
(derivation) aim, place, direct, point
3. the location of the target that is to be hit
(synonym) target area
(hypernym) topographic point, place, spot
(hyponym) ground zero
4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
(synonym) butt
(hypernym) sports equipment, sporting goods
(hyponym) clay pigeon
5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
(synonym) aim, object, objective
(hypernym) goal, end
(hyponym) business
(derivation) aim, place, direct, point
Verb
1. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
(synonym) aim, place, direct, point
(hypernym) aim, take, train, take aim, direct
(hyponym) address
(derivation) aim, object, objective
| hEnglish - advanced version |
target
target
\tar"get\ (?), n.
1. a thin cut; a slice; specif., of lamb, a piece consisting of the neck and breast joints. [eng.]
2. a tassel or pendent; also, a shred; tatter. [obs. scot.]
target
\tar"get\ (?), n. [of. targette, dim. of of. & f. targe, of teutonic origin; cf. as. targe, od. targie, g. zarge a frame, case, border, ohg. zarga, icel. targa shield.] 1. a kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
2. (a) a butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. (b) the pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
3. (surveying) the sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
4. (railroad) a conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
target
n
1. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" [syn: mark]
2. a person who is the victim of ridicule or exploitation by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game" [syn: prey, quarry, fair game]
3. the location of the target that is to be hit [syn: target area ]
4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at [syn: butt]
5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" [syn: aim, object, objective]
v : intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "he aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" [syn: aim, place, direct, point]
target
(1 sam. 17:6, a.v., after the lxx. and vulg.), a kind of small shield. the margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. the revised version more correctly renders the hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." the same hebrew word is used in josh. 8:18 (a.v., "spear;" r.v., "javelin"); job 39:23 (a.v., "shield;" r.v., "javelin"); 41:29 (a.v., "spear;" r.v., "javelin").
similar words(16)
target acquisition system
target area
target cell
target language
target-hunting
target program
target-machine description language
water-target
target organ
target practice
takeover target
scsi target
target company
dead on target
radar target
target range
target
\tar"get\ (?), n.
1. a thin cut; a slice; specif., of lamb, a piece consisting of the neck and breast joints. [eng.]
2. a tassel or pendent; also, a shred; tatter. [obs. scot.]
target
\tar"get\ (?), n. [of. targette, dim. of of. & f. targe, of teutonic origin; cf. as. targe, od. targie, g. zarge a frame, case, border, ohg. zarga, icel. targa shield.] 1. a kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
2. (a) a butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile. (b) the pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark; as, he made a good target.
3. (surveying) the sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
4. (railroad) a conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
target
n
1. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" [syn: mark]
2. a person who is the victim of ridicule or exploitation by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game" [syn: prey, quarry, fair game]
3. the location of the target that is to be hit [syn: target area ]
4. sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at [syn: butt]
5. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" [syn: aim, object, objective]
v : intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "he aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" [syn: aim, place, direct, point]
target
(1 sam. 17:6, a.v., after the lxx. and vulg.), a kind of small shield. the margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. the revised version more correctly renders the hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." the same hebrew word is used in josh. 8:18 (a.v., "spear;" r.v., "javelin"); job 39:23 (a.v., "shield;" r.v., "javelin"); 41:29 (a.v., "spear;" r.v., "javelin").
similar words(16)
target acquisition system
target area
target cell
target language
target-hunting
target program
target-machine description language
water-target
target organ
target practice
takeover target
scsi target
target company
dead on target
radar target
target range
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
target
sprioc
sprioc
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Aes
Aes = n. a flat body; a target
Aes = n. a flat body; a target
Targed
Targed = n. a clasher; a target
Ysgwyd
Ysgwyd = n. a shake, a flutter, v. to shake, to flutter, n. a shield; a target
| Dream Dictionary |
Target
To dream of a target, foretells you will have some affair demanding your attention from other more pleasant ones. For a young woman to think she is a target, denotes her reputation is in danger through the envy of friendly associates.
To dream of a target, foretells you will have some affair demanding your attention from other more pleasant ones. For a young woman to think she is a target, denotes her reputation is in danger through the envy of friendly associates.
Target Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| European Central Bank Glossary |
Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer (TARGET) system
A payment system composed of one real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system in each of the EU Member States plus the ECB payment mechanism (EPM). The national RTGS systems and the EPM are interconnected by common procedures (interlinking) to allow cross-border transfers throughout the European Union to move from one system to another.
See also:
ECB payment mechanism (EPM)
gross settlement system
real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
TARG
TARGET LOGISTICS INC
Exchange: OTCBB
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TARGET LOGISTICS INC
Exchange: OTCBB
Not Available
TGT
TARGET CORP
Exchange: NYSE
Operates chain of self-service discount stores, offering quality basic and trend hardgoods and softlines; And operates chain of moderate-price family department stores offering name brand and private label casual apparel and softgoods for the home.
Target Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Easton's Bible Dictionary |
Target
(1 Sam. 17:6, A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." The same Hebrew word is used in Josh. 8:18 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin"); Job 39:23 (A.V., "shield;" R.V., "javelin"); 41:29 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin").
(1 Sam. 17:6, A.V., after the LXX. and Vulg.), a kind of small shield. The margin has "gorget," a piece of armour for the throat. The Revised Version more correctly renders the Hebrew word (kidon) by "javelin." The same Hebrew word is used in Josh. 8:18 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin"); Job 39:23 (A.V., "shield;" R.V., "javelin"); 41:29 (A.V., "spear;" R.V., "javelin").
| Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary |
Zenan
coldness; target; weapon
coldness; target; weapon
Target Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Aviation - English - Spintra.com |
Target.
Object or point pointed by FLIR or radar
Object or point pointed by FLIR or radar
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
TGT
Target
Target
Target Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Target
les, les-tor
les, les-tor
| English - Klingon |
target
n. DoS
n. DoS
Target Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
TARGET
TARGET (Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement Express Transfer System) is an interbank payment system for the real-time processing of cross-border transfers throughout the European Union. It includes 16 national real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems and the ECB payment mechanism (EPM). TARGET provides access to more than 1,000 direct participants and more than 48,000 credit institutions (including branches and subsidiaries).
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Target
Target may refer to:
- Bullseye (target)
- Target Corporation, a U.S. mass merchandise retailer
- Target (Australia), an Australian mass merchandise store retailer
- Target, a manufacturer of construction equipment
- Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target (1733–1807), French lawyer
- Target, Allier, a community of the Allier department in France
- Target (1952 film), starring Tim Holt
- Target (1985 film), starring Gene Hackman
- Target (1995 film), directed by Sandip Ray
- Target (2004 film), starring Stephen Baldwin
- Target (TV), a '70s detective series
- Target, a spoof version of Taggart
- "Target" (song), a 2006 single from Embrace
- Target (word puzzle)
- TARGET (Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer system), an interbank payment system
- TARGET, an anti-female genital mutilation organization, founded with the influence of Rüdiger Nehberg
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Target (Australia)
Target Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian discount department store chain owned by Coles Group. It operates 268 stores with its head office located in North Geelong, Victoria. It sells clothing, cosmetics, toys, homewares, electrical and electronics goods. Rights to the Target logo and name were granted to Myer Emporium Ltd. (now Coles Group), by the Dayton Hudson Corporation (now known as Target Corporation). The Target logo in Australia differs from the U.S. version by the different font, use of lower case letters and the addition of a full stop.
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