as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target
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Recent Examples of on-target
And part of it is paying it forward, appreciating how on-time, on-target passes have benefited him over these six seasons, with a goal of easing the scoring of teammates.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Then, later in the quarter, Maye threw an on-target pass of 40 yards while on the run, though it was dropped.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
An infrared view of the Crew Dragon's descent to an on-target splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico south of Pensacola, Florida.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
Upgraded heat shield tiles and steering fins endured temperatures as high as 3,000 degrees during the descent, working as planned to protect the spacecraft and guide it to an on-target splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Then, later in the quarter, Maye threw an on-target pass of 40 yards while on the run, though it was dropped.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
An infrared view of the Crew Dragon's descent to an on-target splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico south of Pensacola, Florida.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
Upgraded heat shield tiles and steering fins endured temperatures as high as 3,000 degrees during the descent, working as planned to protect the spacecraft and guide it to an on-target splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
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Their hope is to eventually make the model as accurate as an X-ray, which would drastically simplify screening efforts, though Raval says this will require much more data.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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This further demonstrates Harris’ dedication to evoke accurate female storytelling on-screen.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that many formulations of string theory include gravity does not tell you which formulation provides the correct description of the real world.Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
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This is true of baking, and even more so of risotto.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy ensures that the brand remains true to its core values while continuously exploring future development opportunities.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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This sophisticated approach to creative optimization, paired with precise targeting, can dramatically improve campaign performance and viewer engagement.Anirban Datta, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Within the scientific community, there have been disagreements about the moon’s precise age for decades; Nimmo and his colleagues are not the first to put forward an older estimate.Denise Chow, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
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Both Grande and Erivo scored Golden Globe nominations, with Erivo up for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while Grande is nominated for best supporting actress.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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