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on-target

[on-tahr-git, awn-] / ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
applicable
Synonyms
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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful
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applicative applicatory apposite apropos apt associable befitting felicitous fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose right on that's the idea that's the ticket to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable
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inapplicable
ADJECTIVE
correct
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accurate appropriate equitable exact factual legitimate perfect precise proper strict true
STRONG
okay right stone
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according to Hoyle actual amen cooking with gas dead on faithful faultless flawless for sure free of error impeccable just nice on the ball on the beam on the button on the money on the nose on track regular right as rain right on right stuff righteous rigorous undistorted unmistaken veracious veridical
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biased false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect invalid unsuitable
STRONG
wrong
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flawed inappropriate inexact unfitting
ADJECTIVE
exact
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accurate correct definite explicit identical literal perfect rigorous specific true
STRONG
clear clear-cut express right
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bull's-eye careful dead on distinct downright faithful faultless methodical nailed down nice on the button on the money on the numbers orderly particular precise right on sharp unequivocal unerring veracious verbal verbatim
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flawed imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact loose obscure uncertain vague wrong
STRONG
ambiguous fuzzy
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approximate careless incorrect uncareful unreliable
ADJECTIVE
faultless
Synonyms
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above reproach accurate blameless classic clean correct crimeless errorless exemplary exquisite faithful flawless foolproof guiltless ideal immaculate impeccable inculpable innocent intact irreproachable model perfect pure right on sinless spotless stainless supreme textbook unblemished unguilty unspotted unsullied whole
Antonyms
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blemished flawed imperfect tainted
ADJECTIVE
germane
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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant
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ad rem akin allied applicative applicatory apposite cognate connected fitting kindred kosher legit material on the button on the nose proper related relating right on suitable that's the ticket to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable
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improper unfitting unrelated
ADJECTIVE
impeccable
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exquisite immaculate precise unblemished
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A-okay accurate aces apple-pie clean correct errorless exact faultless fleckless incorrupt infallible innocent irreproachable nice note-perfect perfect pure right sinless stainless ten unerring unflawed unimpeachable
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flawed imperfect
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blemished corrupt defective suspicious wrong
ADJECTIVE
perfect
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appropriate exact ideal precise proper suitable true
STRONG
bull's-eye close express faithful fit model needed required requisite right sharp textbook
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certain dead-on definite distinct on the button on the money strict to a T to a turn unerring very
Antonyms
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careless false imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect inexact unacceptable unfitting unsuitable
STRONG
inappropriate indefinite slow uncertain unfit unsuited
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broken flawed imperfect incomplete inferior part second-rate unbroken unfinished wrong
ADJECTIVE
pertinent
Synonyms
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admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related
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ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose pat pertaining proper right on to the point to the purpose
Antonyms
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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable
ADJECTIVE
proper
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accurate exact formal precise usual
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absolute accepted arrant complete consummate customary decorous established free of error on the button on the nose on the right track orthodox out-and-out right unmistaken utter
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careless false imprecise inaccurate inexact questionable
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crass crude general improper incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional unsuitable
ADJECTIVE
specific
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clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique
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characteristic express set sole
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categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head outright reserved restricted right on straight-out
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ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague
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general
ADJECTIVE
true
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accurate appropriate authentic bona fide correct genuine honest legitimate natural normal perfect proper pure sincere truthful typical
STRONG
direct exact fitting kosher regular right straight
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actual authoritative dependable factual indubitable lawful legal precise rightful sure-enough trustworthy undeniable undesigning undoubted unerring unfaked unfeigned unquestionable veracious veridical veritable very
Antonyms
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affected counterfeit deceptive different false flawed inaccurate incorrect insincere lying misleading unfitting ungenuine unreal unsuitable untrustworthy untruthful unusual wrong
STRONG
changing corrupt illegitimate imprecise inappropriate indirect unfair unjust
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cheating deceitful disloyal evil faithless fraudulent invalid
ADVERB
on the nose
Synonyms
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accurately on target on the mark on the money precisely well-aimed
ADVERB
right on the button
Synonyms
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correct exact on the money on the nose
ADVERB
true
Synonyms
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correctly perfectly precisely properly rightly truthfully unerringly veraciously veritably
Antonyms
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dishonestly inaccurately wrongly

Example Sentences

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Celtic's expected goals on target conceded - the likelihood of an on-target shot resulting in a goal - is 13.96 across those games.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

McGregor's superb effort was Celtic's first on-target effort of the entire game and came beyond the four minutes of added-on time indicated by the match officials.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

From there, Kaj delivered an on-target pitch/roll to Betts, who brought the ball back to his son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

"Compared to an intact editor, our version reduces overall off-target edits by over 70% and increases the accuracy of on-target edits," Zeng said.

From Science Daily • Sep. 21, 2023

I would kick that red ball far into the outfield: hard, and on-target.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina