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Targeted (adj) means Aimed specifically at a particular person, group, or outcome, rather than general. Example: “The charity sent a targeted appeal to people who had given before.”
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Aimed specifically at a particular person, group, or outcome, rather than general.
"The charity sent a targeted appeal to people who had given before."
"The ad platform lets you run highly targeted campaigns by age and location."
"Doctors recommended a more targeted course of treatment."
How to use targeted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAimed specifically at something, not broad or general.
Common pairings
targeted advertising
targeted approach
targeted attack
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- Comparative
- more targeted
- Superlative
- most targeted
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What does “targeted” mean?
The word “targeted” means aimed specifically at a particular person, group, or outcome, rather than general. In plain terms, aimed specifically at something, not broad or general.
How do you use “targeted” in a sentence?
Here is “targeted” used in a sentence: “The ad platform lets you run highly targeted campaigns by age and location.”
What part of speech is “targeted”?
“Targeted” is an adjective.
Is “targeted” a common word?
“Targeted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'targeted' and 'general'?
'Targeted' means aimed specifically at a particular person, group, or outcome, such as 'targeted advertising' directed at a chosen audience. 'General' means broad and undirected, reaching everyone rather than a selected few, so the two words describe opposite approaches.
What is the difference between 'targeted' and 'target'?
'Target' is the base word, used as a noun for the thing aimed at or as a verb meaning to aim at something. 'Targeted' is the adjective and past-tense form, describing something that has been aimed specifically, as in 'a targeted campaign'.
What words commonly follow 'targeted'?
'Targeted' frequently pairs with nouns describing focused efforts, such as 'targeted advertising', 'targeted approach', 'targeted therapy', and 'targeted attack'. In each case it signals that the action is directed at a specific person, group, or goal rather than applied broadly.
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