target date

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Definition of target date

: the date set for an event or for the completion of a project, goal, or quota

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Some fund companies sell more than one line of target date funds. — Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, "Target date funds surge as more workers put 401(k) plans on autopilot," 5 June 2018 But details are not spelled out on planning, building and maintaining the park and a seven-year buildout is contingent on reaching a sales agreement that has no target date. — Roger Showley, sandiegouniontribune.com, "SDSU West ballot measure poses questions of city control," 6 Mar. 2018 Sunday, July 1, 2018, had been the target date to open pot shops in Massachusetts, but no retail licenses have yet been awarded. — Washington Post, "For cannabis legalization in New England, it’s a slow burn," 30 June 2018 Faced with obstructive foreigners, China might well find that the target date of Made in China 2025 is overly ambitious. — The Economist, "A threatened trade war between China and America may be on hold," 24 May 2018 Employees are typically advised to choose a fund with a target date nearest their 65th birthday. — Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle, "Target date funds surge as more workers put 401(k) plans on autopilot," 5 June 2018 There is no current target date for the DOJ to promulgate website accessibility regulations. — Carol Lumpkin And Stephanie Moot, miamiherald, "Is your website ADA-compliant? Avoid becoming a litigation target," 25 June 2018 For now, the target date for the Stratman family is Thursday when Matt will have an MRI to determine the status of his brain injury. — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, "Here's how you can support #StratmanStrong around Lakota West, lacrosse community," 18 June 2018 Fresno State president Joseph Castro has said the target date to hire a new athletic director is the end of June, according to the report. — Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, "Report: Former Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson in running for same position at Fresno State," 13 June 2018

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