Which is the best definition of target?

• A. An object that is shot at
• B. A goal
• C. An objective
• D. Something that one wants to achieve

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is target as an aim or end you are trying to reach. The best definition is goal because it directly expresses that sense: a target is something you want to achieve and direct your efforts toward. When you set a target, you’re setting a goal for yourself or for a project, like aiming to hit a specific performance or outcome.

The sense of target as an object to shoot at exists, but it’s a literal use that’s not the general meaning most people rely on in everyday language or tests. An objective is a close synonym, but in everyday usage goal is more common and natural. “Something that one wants to achieve” describes the idea very broadly, but it’s less precise than the standard term goal. So the best fit for target in a general sense is goal.