The target
Example: Target defines financial goal to be achieved within a timeframe
Definition
"Target" in finance refers to a specific financial goal or objective set to be achieved within a defined timeframe, often used in budgeting, investing, or business planning to guide decisions and measure performance.
Etymology
The word "target" originates from the Old French word 'targette', a diminutive of 'targe', meaning a small shield. Its use evolved to mean a mark or goal to aim at, which perfectly fits its financial sense of a specific aim or objective to be reached.
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"The target" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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