A target can signify:

• An object which is aimed or fired at, e.g. in military action, archery, firing practice or darts
• A stated goal, e.g. in business, education or organisational objectives
• An object or victim of criticism, bullying or crime
• A biological target, usually an enzyme or other protein (for pharmacologically active compounds)
• A conservation target , usually specific biodiversity targets (e.g., species, ecological communities, and ecological systems) that an conservation organization has chosen to concentrate on protecting.
• One of the Target Stores
• A SCSI endpoint
• A railroad signal indicating the position of a switch
• The sliding sight on a surveyor's levelling rod
• Target is a commune of the Allier département in France

See also

• target market