To set a target
Example: They set a target clearly
Definition
"To set a target" means to establish a specific goal or objective to be achieved within a certain timeframe. It involves deciding on a measurable aim that guides efforts and actions, such as in the phrase, 'They set a target clearly.'
Translations
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fijar un objetivo -
een doel stellen -
fixar un objectiu -
fixer un objectif -
ein Ziel setzen
Etymology
The phrase "to set a target" combines the verb "set," originating from Old English 'settan,' meaning to put or place, with "target," derived from Old French 'targette,' a diminutive of 'targe,' meaning a small shield. Originally, a target referred to something aimed at in archery or combat, and over time, it evolved to signify any goal or objective one aims to achieve.
