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
Watkins sent him anyway against the powerful, accurate arm of Atlanta right fielder Jorge Soler, who made an on-target throw to easily cut down Margot for the first out.
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Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
And part of it is paying it forward, appreciating how on-time, on-target passes have benefited him over these six seasons, with a goal of easing the scoring of teammates.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Then, later in the quarter, Maye threw an on-target pass of 40 yards while on the run, though it was dropped.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
An infrared view of the Crew Dragon's descent to an on-target splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico south of Pensacola, Florida.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
And part of it is paying it forward, appreciating how on-time, on-target passes have benefited him over these six seasons, with a goal of easing the scoring of teammates.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024
Then, later in the quarter, Maye threw an on-target pass of 40 yards while on the run, though it was dropped.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
An infrared view of the Crew Dragon's descent to an on-target splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico south of Pensacola, Florida.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
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The election certification process is when the results are formally signed as accurate and true.Jasmine Laws, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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That remains to be seen, but this year could mark a change in buying habits if the forecasts are accurate.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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And this is the true challenge of any advancement in artificial intelligence, especially for those aiming to benefit all of humanity, as stated in OpenAI's AGI definition.Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Breaking free from that inertia will be the industry’s true challenge.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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The crane technology includes cameras and alignment guides, anti-sway technology for precise container placement, and motion-dampening controls.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Like some of its counterparts, Nosferatu doesn’t say anything precise about the disturbing possibilities that await America in 2025.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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