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target
What does target mean?
target (noun): a goal or objective.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does target come from?
From Middle French targette, targuete, diminutive of targe (“light shield”), from Old French.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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