What is the meaning of target?

noun

• A reference point to shoot at.
  • usage: "his arrow hit the mark"
  • synonyms: mark
• A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence.
  • usage: "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
  • synonyms: prey, quarry, fair game
• The location of the target that is to be hit.
  • synonyms: target area
• Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at.
  • synonyms: butt
• The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable. )
  • usage: "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
  • synonyms: aim, object, objective

verb

• Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal.
  • usage: "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
  • synonyms: aim, place, direct, point