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I feel that these stories are being written to articulate certain confusions and disappointments, and I do mean to shake up the reader, and I do hope they're on target.
Ann Beattie

Meaning of "on target" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON TARGET

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON TARGET

on tap
on tenterhooks
on the air
on the alert
on the back burner
on the back foot
on the baker´s list
on the ball
on the beam
on the blink
on the block
on the books
on the bot
on the bounce
on the brain
on the breadline
on the bum
on the button
on the cadge
on the cards

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON TARGET

attainment target
fire-and-forget
forget
garget
gorget
nontarget
overget
parget
retarget
sales target
sitting target
soft target
target

Synonyms and antonyms of on target in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ON TARGET»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «on target» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of on target

Translation of «on target» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON TARGET

Find out the translation of on target to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on target from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on target» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

目标
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en el blanco
570 millions of speakers

English

on target
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निशाने पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على الهدف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на цели
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em meta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লক্ষ্যে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

comme prévu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pada sasaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

auf Ziel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ターゲット上の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대상에
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing target
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mục tiêu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இலக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लक्ष्य वर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hedefte
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul bersaglio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na cel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на цілі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe țintă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στο στόχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op die teiken
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på målet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på målet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on target

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON TARGET»

The term «on target» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.644 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON TARGET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on target

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QUOTES WITH «ON TARGET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on target.
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Ann Beattie
I feel that these stories are being written to articulate certain confusions and disappointments, and I do mean to shake up the reader, and I do hope they're on target.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON TARGET»

Discover the use of on target in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on target and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On Target: How the World's Hottest Retailer Hit a Bull's-Eye
For anyone who considers themselves a creative, marketing, or innovative thinker, this is a rich read indeed." –— Lucy Danziger, Editor in Chief, Self magazine
Laura Rowley, 2010
2
On Target
Four years ago, assassin Court Gentry was betrayed by his handlers in the CIA.
Mark Greaney, 2010
3
Right on Target: Taking Dog Training to a New Level
Target training provides another way to help you shape behaviors, lets you build speed from the beginning, and focuses your dog on the training.
Mandy Book, Cheryl S. Smith, 2006
4
Teaching on Target: Models, Strategies, and Methods That Work
This easy-to-use guide introduces many proven models, strategies, examples, and methods to new generations of educators, emphasizing the essentials of good teaching.
Daniel C. Elliott, 2005
5
On Target: The Book on Marketing Plans : how to Develop and ...
"On Target: The Book on Marketing Plans" offers an excellent solution. "On Target" takes you through the process of writing an effective marketing plan from the initial concept to full implementation.
Timothy Berry, Doug Wilson, 2001
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Trading on Target: How To Cultivate a Winner's State of Mind
This is her best work yet and will soon be known as a must-read for anyone trading the markets." —Greg Capra, CEO, Pristine.com "No matter what kind of trader you are, you will find your hang-ups and habits discussed in Trading on Target.
Adrienne Toghraie, 2011
7
On Target: Summary and Practice Book. Science
Written by the best-selling Spotlight Science authors for use with any KS3 course, this book contains summaries and practice questions to prepare Year 9 pupils more effectively for their Science Tests.
Keith Johnson, Sue Adamson, Gareth Williams, 2000
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On Target: A Design and Manage Target Cost Procurement System
Describes a new system of target cost building procurement in which there is a more equitable balance between employer's and contractor's risk, the quality of design is improved and there is an incentive to complete the project to an agreed ...
David Trench, 1991
9
On Target
Tim Sculley is your average boy-hungry school lad, who worries that his sexuality may ruin his career.
Tim Scully, Peter Gilbert, 2000
10
Making Change Happen on Time, on Target, on Budget
Written with food lovers in mind, this culinary tour of France reveals how Roquefort cheese is made, details the ingredients of Benedictine, highlights the tasks of the truffle hunter, and shows how Burgundy snails are raised.
Ken Matejka, Al Murphy, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON TARGET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on target is used in the context of the following news items.
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Liverpool vs Malaysia XI player ratings: Jordan Ibe on target, but …
Liverpool completed their pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East with a 1-1 draw with a Malaysia XI. The Reds fell behind when Patrick ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Boxing: Sergey Kovalev, Nadjib Mohammedi on Target for HBO …
Boxing: Sergey Kovalev, Nadjib Mohammedi on Target for HBO Doubleheader. By Mike Fridley Jul 24, 2015. Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev: 174.5 pounds vs. «Sherdog.com, Jul 15»
3
Tahoka's 4-H Archery program is right on target
Cook has only been a part of the Lynn County 4-H Archery club for two years, and already his talents are right on target. The program was ... «KTRE, Jul 15»
4
“Trophy” T-shirt puts consumer cross-hairs on Target
(CBS) – Big-box retailer Target has become the target of widespread criticism online, for marketing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Trophy” ... «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
5
Starkville city hall on target for November
Starkville city hall on target for November. Video; Images. Starkville city hall on target for November. (Alvin Ivy, WTVA). Set Text Size Small, Set Text Size Medium ... «WTVA, Jul 15»
6
Manchester City 1 Real Madrid 4: Benzema and Ronaldo on target
Fabian Delph's Manchester City debut ended with a suspected hamstring injury as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory in the International ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
7
PEC on target for report
The Water Advisory Committee, PEC, city officials and the public met Thursday to discuss the status of the comprehensive water plan. «Duncan Banner, Jul 15»
8
Gor Mahia 1-1 Al Khartoum - Eric Ochieng On Target As K'ogalo …
Dar es Salaam — A share of spoils was the outcome of a pulsating match between local champions Gor Mahia and Al Khartoum as the Cecafa ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
9
Economy On Target to Meet Government Goals
Maputo — Judging from its performance in the first few months of the year, the Mozambican economy is set to meet the targets laid down by the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
Number of foreign visitors to Japan on target for record high
Foreign arrivals in Japan increased 46 per cent to 9.14 million in the first half of this year from 6.26 million in the same half last year, the Japan ... «The Nation, Jul 15»

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