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Glossary term T

Target

Definition

A target is the ultimate intended recipient of a speaker's message, especially when distinct from the addressee.

Examples

In the following example, Billie is the target, but not the addressee:

  • Billie is to come in now.

See also

Speaker Addressee

Sources 1

  1. Levinson 1983, 69
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