Definition of "Target" :

noun: sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at

noun: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

noun: a reference point to shoot at

noun: the location of the target that is to be hit

noun: a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

"The target of a manhunt."

verb: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal