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
Without having a visual clue of what the user is discussing, the generative AI might have a limited ability to provide on-target responses.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on-target
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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By default, the projector will switch to the correct mode for input tagged as Filmmaker or IMAX, and adjust other settings to match.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Read More | Local’s theory about ancient standing stone in UK forest turns out to be true.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Given his body type and potential, maybe the same could be true for Williams.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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May For almost a decade, Four Horsemen has sustained a ferocious following for its precise and creative small plates, airy interior, and interesting natural wines.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Evaluating sea-level rise impact zones: The Navigator enables precise mapping of low-lying coastal areas at risk from rising sea levels.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“On-target.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on-target. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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