on target

1 of 2

phrase

: precisely correct or valid especially in interpreting or addressing a problem or vital issue

on-target

2 of 2

adjective

on-tar·​get ˈän-ˈtär-gət 

ˈȯn-

: exactly appropriate : accurate

on-target advice

Synonyms of on target

Adjective

• accurate
• correct
• true
• precise
• good

Examples of on target in a Sentence

Adjective

an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The guy who went into the Vikings’ preseason finale against Tennessee’s starters in August and, surrounded by a bunch of reserves, led a functioning offense, consistently ripping on-time, on-target passes in the face of perilous pressure. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Nov. 2025

Instead of slamming it home, Antetokounmpo soared over the defenders to make an improbable catch, landed and flicked an on-target pass to Rollins for a corner 3 before falling out of bounds to give Milwaukee a 14-point lead. —Eric Nehm, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025

They were gashed through the air by an opposing quarterback for whom on-target passes are a career rarity. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025

Personalization to the person seeking mental health insights is quick and usually on-target. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for on target

• nontarget
• argot

Kids Definition

on-target

adjective

on-tar·​get

ˈȯn-ˈtär-gət, 

ˈän-

: just right : accurate

gave him on-target advice