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1 to make something have an effect on a particular limited group or area : 
The advertisement was designed to target a mass audience.
The advertisement was designed to target a mass audience. target something on/at somebody/something a new benefit targeted on low-income families The programme is targeted at improving the health of women of all ages.
a new benefit targeted on low-income familiesThe programme is targeted at improving the health of women of all ages.2PM to aim something at a target
target something on/at somebody/something The missiles are targeted at several key military sites.
The missiles are targeted at several key military sites.3 to choose a particular person or place to do something to, especially to attack them or criticize them : It's clear that smaller, more vulnerable banks have been targeted. He was targeted by terrorists for a second time last night.
It's clear that smaller, more vulnerable banks have been targeted.He was targeted by terrorists for a second time last night.