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- [tahr-git]
- /ˈtɑr gɪt/
- /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/
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- [tahr-git]
- /ˈtɑr gɪt/
Definitions of targeting word
- noun targeting an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests. 1
- noun targeting any object used for this purpose. 1
- noun targeting anything fired at. 1
- noun targeting a goal to be reached. 1
- noun targeting an object of abuse, scorn, derision, etc.; butt. 1
- noun targeting Fencing. the portion of a fencer's body where a touch can be scored. 1
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Origin of targeting
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Middle French targuete, variant of targete small shield. See targe, -et
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Parts of speech for Targeting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
targeting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
targeting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with targeting
- what is targeting in football?
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