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
The 1,100-pound Walleye cost around $160,000 in modern money, but the lock-on-target needed good lighting and contrast to work reliably.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
Adjective
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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The ultra-wide camera retains steadiness but produces video with more accurate colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But these mitigation efforts are, at best, half-measures, not true adaptation.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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That is the precise formula the Pacers had used defensively to eradicate the Milwaukee Bucks and Cavs and push the Knicks to the brink of elimination.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Producing energy depends on precise teamwork between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA, like two musicians playing in perfect harmony.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Newcomer Davante Adams, 32, and Puka Nacua, 25, will complement one another, giving the Rams their best veteran tandem at receiver since Cooper Kupp and Odell Beckham Jr. fueled the Super Bowl-winning offense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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