A purposeful aim or goal; intent
An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
A musical theme or melodic subject.
More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
A goal or objective.
A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.
A bearing representing a buckler.
The translated version of a document, or the language into which translation occurs.
A person (or group of people) that a person or organization is trying to employ or to have as a customer, audience etc.
A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.
The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark.
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
the number of runs that the side batting last needs to score in the final innings in order to win
An object of criticism or ridicule.
The tenor of a metaphor.
A person, place, or thing that is frequently attacked, criticized, or ridiculed.
The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.
To aim for as an audience or demographic.
To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
To produce code suitable for.