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targeted — aimed at a particular group, area, or purpose

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: aimed at a particular group, area, or purpose

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/

Example Sentences

  • My diet plan was so targeted that even my cat lost weight.
  • The hackers launched a targeted attack on the bank's servers.
  • Teachers give targeted feedback to help students improve faster.

targeted

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/]

aimed at a particular group, area, or purpose

The marketing team launched a targeted campaign aimed only at young parents.
💡 Concept

The marketing team launched a targeted campaign aimed only at young parents.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Roottarget
Suffix--ed

🎵Rhyme

marketed
carpeted

🔗Collocations

targeted advertising
targeted attack
targeted therapy
highly targeted
targeted at (someone)
targeted approach
become a targeted individual

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My diet plan was so targeted that even my cat lost weight.”

“The hackers launched a targeted attack on the bank's servers.”

“Teachers give targeted feedback to help students improve faster.”

😄 Fun example

“The mosquito seemed to have a very targeted interest in my ankles only.”

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