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targeted
Aimed at a specific goal; carried out intentionally and with a clear purpose.
Der Journalist stellte eine gezielte Frage, um die Wahrheit herauszufinden.
The journalist asked a targeted question in order to find out the truth.
The word 'gezielt' (targeted) is the past participle of the verb 'zielen' (to aim). It literally means 'as if directed at a target' and therefore describes actions that are carried out very precisely and with a clear intention.
Die Werbung richtet sich gezielt an junge Leute.
The advertising is targeted specifically at young people.
'Gezielt' (specifically/deliberately) is very often used as an adverb to modify a verb. It then describes that an action happens not randomly, but with a particular plan or purpose.
Wir müssen gezielt nach der Ursache des Problems suchen.
We need to look specifically for the cause of the problem.
Common combinations are 'eine gezielte Frage stellen' (to ask a targeted question), 'gezielt Maßnahmen ergreifen' (to take targeted measures), or 'jemanden gezielt fördern' (to support someone in a targeted way). The word always emphasizes the intention and focus of an action.
Die Polizei begann eine gezielte Suche nach dem Vermissten.
The police began a targeted search for the missing person.
deliberately
Both words show that an action does not happen by chance. „Absichtlich“ primarily emphasizes that something is intended, while „gezielt“ additionally highlights a clear focus on a specific goal or result. Use „absichtlich“ for the conscious decision and „gezielt“ for the goal-oriented measure.
Sie entfernte gezielt die Werbung aus dem Bericht, um Platz für wichtige Informationen zu schaffen.
She specifically removed the advertisement from the report to make room for important information.
Sie entfernte die störende Werbung absichtlich aus dem Bericht.
She deliberately removed the distracting advertisement from the report.
