as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target
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Recent Examples of on-target
On this fifth test flight, SpaceX modified the ship's heat shield to better handle the hot temperatures of reentry, and the vehicle again made it to an on-target splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Umpteen chances went begging long before Rovers managed to make their first and only on-target effort of the afternoon count.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Without having a visual clue of what the user is discussing, the generative AI might have a limited ability to provide on-target responses.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Umpteen chances went begging long before Rovers managed to make their first and only on-target effort of the afternoon count.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Without having a visual clue of what the user is discussing, the generative AI might have a limited ability to provide on-target responses.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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That will give you an accurate sense of whether psychological safety is improving—or if the conversation is going in circles. 2.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Layne suggested Edward ride again the following week, and over time, as the Lamb family regularly made its way to the Batty farm, Edward started to point out the correct directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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This story was updated with a correct statement from the FBI.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Brands can now measure interactions that happen across different channels and touchpoints, such as call center conversions or in-store actions—creating a true omnichannel view.—
Heidi Bullock,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Johnny King Buck In 2006, Wisconsin deer hunter Johnny King shot what some folks believe is the true world-record typical whitetail.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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Thanks to a precise forecast of aurora three days after a huge CME left the sun in the direction of Mars, Perseverance’s SuperCam and Mastcam-Z instruments observed green aurora.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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In a market where competition is fierce, offering focused collections with a precise theme is key to standing out and catching the eye.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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The cryptocurrency has benefited from a best of both worlds scenario that has led to growing momentum from more bitcoin treasury companies and Wall Street investors.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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