on-target

adjective

ˈän-ˈtär-gət How to pronounce on-target (audio)
Definition of on-targetnext
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 hubbub gives credence to the loudest — and most on-target? — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 Australia got the win, even as it was outmatched in on-target shots by a 7-to-4 margin. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 June 2026 By making the system-wide prompt publicly available, the public can help ascertain whether the instructions are on-target or off-target. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Drones and buoy cameras recorded live views of the on-target splashdown. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for on-target
Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
  1. accurate
  2. correct
  3. true
  4. precise
  5. good
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  • The combination of low-friction actuation, dual joint encoders and minimal backlash enables highly accurate motion control while providing continuous force feedback during manipulation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Steering is accurate without being particularly communicative, but that's perfectly appropriate for this car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • The bartender opened his Baseball Almanac to check Sullivan’s work; every digit was correct.
    — Mac Engel July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • If the early temperature reading is correct, and the buzz holds, the film enters the fall corridor as the one everybody else has to beat.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • The same may be true for military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial drivers or others who are subject to strict workplace drug-testing programs.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • This is the true bureaucracy standing in the way of housing that families can afford — not federal programs or subsidies helping those very families stay housed.
    — Jake Day, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • The term came into wider use following the 1962 Sino-Indian War to refer to the positions held by both sides after the conflict, although China and India continue to disagree on the precise alignment of the line in several areas.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • This gives the aircraft the precise short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance needed to operate from a ship's deck.
    — David Szondy July 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
Definition of precise
Adjective
  • Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Apart from Luke, the crew has a good-ish day welcoming Suzanne, Amy, and the bachelors onboard.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of good

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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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