Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with target in American Collocation
target
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈtɑrɡət/
difficult to achieve
ambitious
challenging
stringent
tough
unrealistic
Again this year we have set ourselves challenging targets to improve our performance in vital areas.
which it is possible to achieve
achievable
realistic
These forecasts ensure that sales targets are realistic.
relating to finance
budget
growth
inflation
poverty
profit
recruitment
revenue
sales
relating to the environment
biodiversity
carbon
emissions reduction
landfill
leakage
recycling
renewables
We have been calling for tougher CO2 emissions reduction targets and more investment in renewable energy.
relating to how well you work
efficiency
performance
quality
The department says it has met its efficiency targets, and improved productivity by 15 per cent.
achieve a target
achieve
attain
hit
meet
reach
For individuals to meet their targets, they have to collaborate.
do better than a target
beat
exceed
surpass
The final figures have yet to be completed, but it looks as though we have exceeded our targets.
decide on a target for yourself or someone else
agree
identify
impose
propose
set
The Bill intends to set realistic targets for Local Authorities to increase home energy conservation.
change a target
increase
raise
reduce
review
revise
We need to monitor progress and revise our sales targets if necessary.