on-target

adjective

on-tar·​get ˈän-ˈtär-gət How to pronounce on-target (audio)
ˈȯn-
: exactly appropriate : accurate
on-target advice

Examples of on-target in a Sentence

an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target
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Watkins sent him anyway against the powerful, accurate arm of Atlanta right fielder Jorge Soler, who made an on-target throw to easily cut down Margot for the first out. Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024 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. 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 See all Example Sentences for on-target 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of on-target was in 1967

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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-target. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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on-target

adjective
on-tar·​get
ˈȯn-ˈtär-gət,
ˈän-
: just right : accurate
gave him on-target advice
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