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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a target was set" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing goals or objectives that have been established in various contexts, such as business, sports, or personal development.
Example: "In the meeting, it was decided that a target was set for increasing sales by 20% over the next quarter."
Alternatives: "a goal was established" or "an objective was defined."
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A decade later a target was set to halt the decline in biodiversity by the end of 2010.
In 2005, a target was set for China to have 10% of its energy coming from renewable energy sources by 2010 and 15% by 2020.
The British Paralympic Association assigned funding of £3.1m, mostly from the national lottery, for 2013-2017 and a target was set of three to seven medals.
There is a precedent for Mr Steer's proposal – the Rhine‑Rhone line, built and completed in France, where a target was set to recruit 12 per cent of the workforce from various groups in the community.
In 2009 a target was set for 12.5% of the station's energy to be sourced from biomass, and the shift to biomass was intended to contribute to the aim of cutting emissions by 15%.
Based on an estimated 20% drop-out rate, a target was set of 200 participants.
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Has a target been set for the number of women on the MIT faculty?
A target is set for the return on investment and the risk of falling below it is measured and accounted for.
We suggest a target be set for proportion screened within 2 years of being added to the screening register.
For instance, in the RUE proposal [ 35] for UPA expansion, a target is set of 1,096 UPAs by 2018, without specifying the criteria for this expansion.
He explains: "A minimum target was set for those firms.
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