on target

1 of 2

phrase

: precisely correct or valid especially in interpreting or addressing a problem or vital issue

on-target

2 of 2

adjective

on-tar·​get ˈän-ˈtär-gət 

ˈȯn-

: exactly appropriate : accurate

on-target advice

Synonyms of on target

Adjective

• accurate
• correct
• true
• precise
• good

Examples of on target in a Sentence

Adjective

an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

Williams’ fastball, into a tight window, was on time and on target. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The Royals outshot the Spirit 18-6, had more on target 4-3, and doubled the corner kicks 10-5, but could not find the back of the net. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Adjective

The same cannot be said, however, for DeMario Douglas, who has caught every on-target pass he’s seen this summer. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

SpaceX was more than lucky last Friday, sending its 13th full-scale Starship test flight halfway around the world from South Texas to an on-target, intact splashdown in a remote section of the Indian Ocean. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for on target

• nontarget
• argot

Kids Definition

on-target

adjective

on-tar·​get

ˈȯn-ˈtär-gət, 

ˈän-

: just right : accurate

gave him on-target advice