On-target — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈän-ˈtär-gət/ on-tar·get

Meaning & Definition of On-target

On-target (adjective)

  1. exactly appropriate, accurate

On-target (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: accurate, bang on (chiefly British), correct, dead-on, exact, good, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money
    related: legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent
    opposite: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for On-target

The most common words with a similar meaning to On-target:

Chiefly British: bang on
accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money

Antonyms & Opposite Words for On-target

Words with the opposite meaning of On-target:

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

Related Words for On-target

legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms of On-target

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

Origin & Etymology of On-target

First known use: 1967

Frequently Asked Questions about On-target

What does "On-target" mean?

"On-target" means exactly appropriate, accurate. As an adjective, it is defined as: exactly appropriate, accurate.

What is another word for "On-target"?

Other words for "On-target" include accurate, bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, precise and proper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "On-target" you intend.

What are different ways to say "On-target"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "On-target". Common alternatives include accurate, bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, precise, proper, right and so.

What is the opposite of "On-target"?

Antonyms of "On-target" include false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue and wrong. Near antonyms include defective, faulty, flawed and imperfect.

How do you use "On-target" in a sentence?

Examples of "On-target" in a sentence: "an economic forecast for three percent growth that turned out to be entirely on-target".

Is "On-target" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"On-target" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "On-target"?

"On-target" is pronounced /ˈän-ˈtär-gət/ and divided into syllables as on-tar·get.

What is the origin of the word "On-target"?

First known use: 1967.