{"id":739,"date":"2026-05-18T17:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/?p=739"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:25:08","slug":"targetted-or-targeted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/","title":{"rendered":"Targetted or Targeted? Correct Spelling Explained Clearly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Targetted or targeted<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 which spelling should you actually use? The short answer is simple:&nbsp;<strong>\u201ctargeted\u201d is the correct and standard spelling<\/strong>&nbsp;in both&nbsp;<strong>American English<\/strong>&nbsp;and most forms of&nbsp;<strong>British English<\/strong>. While you may occasionally see \u201ctargetted\u201d online, dictionaries, grammar authorities, editorial standards, and professional writing guides overwhelmingly prefer&nbsp;<strong>targeted<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>targeting<\/strong>&nbsp;over \u201ctargetted\u201d or \u201ctargetting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spelling confusion happens because English has complicated&nbsp;<strong>consonant doubling rules<\/strong>. Many writers assume the word \u201ctarget\u201d should double the final \u201ct\u201d before adding \u201c-ed\u201d or \u201c-ing,\u201d similar to words like \u201cfitted\u201d or \u201ctravelled.\u201d However, English spelling rules work differently in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why\u00a0<strong>targeted<\/strong>\u00a0is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why \u201ctargetted\u201d is usually considered incorrect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grammar rule behind the spelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targetted or targeted UK spelling<\/strong>\u00a0differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targetted or targeted Australia<\/strong>\u00a0usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common spelling mistakes related to consonant doubling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples, synonyms, and professional writing tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever searched for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cis targetted a correct spelling\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cwhy is targeting not targetting\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ctargetted or targeted synonym\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ctargetted or targeted uk spelling\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">this article will give you a complete and easy-to-understand explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Is_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_Correct\" >Is \u201cTargetted\u201d or \u201cTargeted\u201d Correct?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Quick_Grammar_Answer\" >Quick Grammar Answer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_Is_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_Spelled_with_One_T\" >Why Is \u201cTargeted\u201d Spelled with One T?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#The_Basic_Rule_for_Doubling_Consonants\" >The Basic Rule for Doubling Consonants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Examples\" >Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_%E2%80%9CTarget%E2%80%9D_Does_Not_Double_the_T\" >Why \u201cTarget\u201d Does Not Double the T<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Whats_the_Difference\" >What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Correct_Usage_Examples\" >Correct Usage Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_the_Confusion_Happens\" >Why the Confusion Happens<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Targetted_or_Targeted_UK_Spelling\" >Targetted or Targeted UK Spelling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_is_the_preferred_spelling_in_British_English\" >\u201cTargeted\u201d is the preferred spelling in British English.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Targetted_or_Targeted_Australia_Usage\" >Targetted or Targeted Australia Usage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeted\" >targeted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#British_vs_American_English_Does_the_Spelling_Change\" >British vs American English: Does the Spelling Change?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Comparison_Table\" >Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Is_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_a_Real_Word\" >Is \u201cTargetted\u201d a Real Word?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#What_Dictionaries_Say\" >What Dictionaries Say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_Still_Appears_Online\" >Why \u201cTargetted\u201d Still Appears Online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#What_Do_Dictionaries_Say_About_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\" >What Do Dictionaries Say About \u201cTargeted\u201d?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeted-2\" >targeted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Example_Definition\" >Example Definition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Grammar_Rule_for_Doubling_Consonants_in_English\" >Grammar Rule for Doubling Consonants in English<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#When_English_Doubles_Consonants\" >When English Doubles Consonants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Common_Examples\" >Common Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#When_English_Does_NOT_Double_Consonants\" >When English Does NOT Double Consonants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Examples_of_Correct_Usage_in_Sentences\" >Examples of Correct Usage in Sentences<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Correct_Usage\" >Correct Usage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Incorrect_Usage\" >Incorrect Usage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Targetted_or_Targeted_Synonym\" >Targetted or Targeted Synonym<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Common_Synonyms_for_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\" >Common Synonyms for \u201cTargeted\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Example_Usage\" >Example Usage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Common_Spelling_Mistakes_Similar_to_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D\" >Common Spelling Mistakes Similar to \u201cTargetted\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Common_Examples-2\" >Common Examples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_People_Commonly_Misspell_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\" >Why People Commonly Misspell \u201cTargeted\u201d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#1_British_English_Influence\" >1. British English Influence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#2_Pronunciation_Assumptions\" >2. Pronunciation Assumptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#3_Similar_Word_Patterns\" >3. Similar Word Patterns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#4_Autocorrect_Informal_Usage\" >4. Autocorrect &amp; Informal Usage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Writing_Perspective_Which_Version_Should_You_Use\" >Writing Perspective: Which Version Should You Use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeted-3\" >targeted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Real-World_Example_Targeted\" >Real-World Example: Targeted<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Example\" >Example<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Professional_Writing_Recommendation\" >Professional Writing Recommendation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeted-4\" >targeted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeting\" >targeting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Final_Verdict_Targetted_or_Targeted\" >Final Verdict: Targetted or Targeted?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Targeted\" >Targeted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Targeting_is_correct\" >Targeting&nbsp;is correct.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#targeted-5\" >targeted<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Is_targetted_correct_in_British_English\" >Is targetted correct in British English?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Why_is_targeted_spelled_with_one_t\" >Why is targeted spelled with one t?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Is_targetting_acceptable\" >Is targetting acceptable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#What_is_the_difference_between_targeted_and_targetted\" >What is the difference between targeted and targetted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Is_targeted_an_American_spelling\" >Is targeted an American spelling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Does_Australia_use_targeted_or_targetted\" >Does Australia use targeted or targetted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#What_are_synonyms_for_targeted\" >What are synonyms for targeted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/targetted-or-targeted\/#Which_spelling_should_I_use_professionally\" >Which spelling should I use professionally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-targetted-or-targeted-correct-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_Correct\"><\/span>Is \u201cTargetted\u201d or \u201cTargeted\u201d Correct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct spelling is&nbsp;<strong>targeted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spelling&nbsp;<strong>\u201ctargetted\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;is generally considered a&nbsp;<strong>nonstandard spelling<\/strong>&nbsp;or a misspelling in modern English usage. Major dictionaries, grammar platforms, academic style guides, and professional editors recommend using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Correct<\/th><th>Incorrect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>targeted<\/td><td>targetted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>targeting<\/td><td>targetting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are writing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>academic content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blog articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marketing campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">you should almost always use&nbsp;<strong>targeted<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>targeting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-grammar-answer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Grammar_Answer\"><\/span>Quick Grammar Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The verb&nbsp;<strong>\u201ctarget\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;normally keeps a&nbsp;<strong>single \u201ct\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;when adding suffixes like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>-ed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-ing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>target \u2192 targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>target \u2192 targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targetted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-targeted-spelled-with-one-t-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_Spelled_with_One_T\"><\/span>Why Is \u201cTargeted\u201d Spelled with One T?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where English&nbsp;<strong>orthography<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>consonant doubling rules<\/strong>&nbsp;become important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf some words double consonants before -ed or -ing, why doesn\u2019t target?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer lies in how English handles&nbsp;<strong>stress patterns<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>syllables<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-basic-rule-for-doubling-consonants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basic_Rule_for_Doubling_Consonants\"><\/span>The Basic Rule for Doubling Consonants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In English grammar, you usually double the final consonant when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The word has one syllable OR stress on the final syllable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It ends with consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A suffix beginning with a vowel is added<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples\"><\/span>Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Base Word<\/th><th>Correct Form<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>run<\/td><td>running<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>swim<\/td><td>swimming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>stop<\/td><td>stopped<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>fit<\/td><td>fitted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the word&nbsp;<strong>target<\/strong>&nbsp;behaves differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-target-does-not-double-the-t\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_%E2%80%9CTarget%E2%80%9D_Does_Not_Double_the_T\"><\/span>Why \u201cTarget\u201d Does Not Double the T<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stress in \u201ctarget\u201d falls on the&nbsp;<strong>first syllable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TAR-get<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the second syllable is unstressed, English spelling conventions typically avoid doubling the consonant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>target \u2192 targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>target \u2192 targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">remain the standard forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This same logic explains words like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>benefit \u2192 benefited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focus \u2192 focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>target \u2192 targeted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-the-difference-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct spelling is&nbsp;<strong>targeting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spelling&nbsp;<strong>\u201ctargetting\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;is generally viewed as incorrect or nonstandard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"correct-usage-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Correct_Usage_Examples\"><\/span>Correct Usage Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Correct Sentence<\/th><th>Incorrect Sentence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The campaign is targeting young users.<\/td><td>The campaign is targetting young users.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The ad targeted local customers.<\/td><td>The ad targetted local customers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Companies are targeting mobile audiences.<\/td><td>Companies are targetting mobile audiences.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-the-confusion-happens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Confusion_Happens\"><\/span>Why the Confusion Happens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English contains many words that&nbsp;<em>do<\/em>&nbsp;double consonants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>travelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cancelled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>labelled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>worshipped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This causes people to assume that \u201ctarget\u201d should follow the same pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But spelling conventions differ depending on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>syllable stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pronunciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regional English rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>historical usage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"targetted-or-targeted-uk-spelling\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targetted_or_Targeted_UK_Spelling\"><\/span>Targetted or Targeted UK Spelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most searched questions online is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat is the correct targetted or targeted UK spelling?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is still:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-is-the-preferred-spelling-in-british-english-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D_is_the_preferred_spelling_in_British_English\"><\/span><strong>\u201cTargeted\u201d is the preferred spelling in British English.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This surprises many people because British English often doubles consonants more frequently than American English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>British English<\/th><th>American English<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>travelled<\/td><td>traveled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cancelled<\/td><td>canceled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>labelled<\/td><td>labeled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of these patterns, many writers incorrectly assume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targetted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">should also be acceptable in UK English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, major British references such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oxford English Dictionary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge Dictionary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collins Dictionary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">still standardize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">with a single \u201ct.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"targetted-or-targeted-australia-usage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targetted_or_Targeted_Australia_Usage\"><\/span>Targetted or Targeted Australia Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another common query is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTargetted or targeted Australia spelling?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian English generally follows&nbsp;<strong>British spelling conventions<\/strong>, but in this case, Australian usage still strongly favors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targetted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian style guides, educational institutions, newspapers, and professional editors overwhelmingly use the standard spelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeted\"><\/span><strong>targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">are considered correct in Australian English as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"british-vs-american-english-does-the-spelling-change-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"British_vs_American_English_Does_the_Spelling_Change\"><\/span>British vs American English: Does the Spelling Change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many English words, spelling differs between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>British English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But \u201ctargeted\u201d is unusual because both varieties mostly agree on the same spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Word<\/th><th>British English<\/th><th>American English<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>travelled<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>traveled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>cancelled<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>canceled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>labelled<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>labeled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>focused<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>targeted<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><td>\u2713<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201ctargeted\u201d is accepted internationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ctargetted\u201d remains uncommon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-targetted-a-real-word-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_a_Real_Word\"><\/span>Is \u201cTargetted\u201d a Real Word?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technically, you may find \u201ctargetted\u201d appearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>on forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>blogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>older documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But frequency alone does not make a spelling standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-dictionaries-say\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Dictionaries_Say\"><\/span>What Dictionaries Say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major dictionaries overwhelmingly recognize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">while rarely listing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targetted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as standard spellings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-targetted-still-appears-online\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D_Still_Appears_Online\"><\/span>Why \u201cTargetted\u201d Still Appears Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>typing habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>influence from British spelling patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>phonetic assumptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>autocorrect behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confusion with doubled consonant rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In professional writing, however, \u201ctargetted\u201d is generally avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-dictionaries-say-about-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Dictionaries_Say_About_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What Do Dictionaries Say About \u201cTargeted\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Language authorities strongly support the spelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeted-2\"><\/span><strong>targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major references include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oxford English Dictionary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge Dictionary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merriam-Webster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collins Dictionary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These dictionaries define \u201ctargeted\u201d as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>aimed at a specific group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>directed toward a goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focused intentionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-definition\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Definition\"><\/span>Example Definition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTargeted advertising\u201d refers to ads directed toward a specific audience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This definition is widely used in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>military terminology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"grammar-rule-for-doubling-consonants-in-english\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grammar_Rule_for_Doubling_Consonants_in_English\"><\/span>Grammar Rule for Doubling Consonants in English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fully understand why \u201ctargeted\u201d is correct, it helps to learn the broader grammar rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-english-doubles-consonants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_English_Doubles_Consonants\"><\/span>When English Doubles Consonants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consonants usually double when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the final syllable is stressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a short vowel comes before the consonant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a vowel suffix is added<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Examples\"><\/span>Common Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Base Word<\/th><th>New Form<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>admit<\/td><td>admitted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>prefer<\/td><td>preferred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>occur<\/td><td>occurred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>stop<\/td><td>stopped<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-english-does-not-double-consonants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_English_Does_NOT_Double_Consonants\"><\/span>When English Does NOT Double Consonants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Base Word<\/th><th>Correct Form<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>focus<\/td><td>focused<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>benefit<\/td><td>benefited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>target<\/td><td>targeted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the stress falls earlier in the word, the consonant typically remains single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-correct-usage-in-sentences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Correct_Usage_in_Sentences\"><\/span>Examples of Correct Usage in Sentences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing examples makes grammar rules easier to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"correct-usage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Correct_Usage\"><\/span>Correct Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company launched a\u00a0<strong>targeted marketing campaign<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools are targeting digital literacy improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government introduced targeted reforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The advertisement targeted younger audiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctors use targeted treatments for specific conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"incorrect-usage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Usage\"><\/span>Incorrect Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company launched a targetted campaign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schools are targetting literacy goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These forms look unusual to most professional readers because they violate standard spelling conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"targetted-or-targeted-synonym\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targetted_or_Targeted_Synonym\"><\/span>Targetted or Targeted Synonym<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many users also search for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201ctargetted or targeted synonym\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word&nbsp;<strong>targeted<\/strong>&nbsp;has several synonyms depending on context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-synonyms-for-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Synonyms_for_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Common Synonyms for \u201cTargeted\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Synonym<\/th><th>Best Context<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>aimed<\/td><td>General usage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>focused<\/td><td>Marketing\/business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>directed<\/td><td>Communication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>intended<\/td><td>Purpose-driven writing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>pinpointed<\/td><td>Precision targeting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>specialized<\/td><td>Healthcare\/education<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>tailored<\/td><td>Marketing\/content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>customized<\/td><td>Advertising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>strategic<\/td><td>Business planning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-usage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Usage\"><\/span>Example Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted advertising \u2192 focused advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted messaging \u2192 tailored messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted campaign \u2192 strategic campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-spelling-mistakes-similar-to-targetted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Spelling_Mistakes_Similar_to_%E2%80%9CTargetted%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Common Spelling Mistakes Similar to \u201cTargetted\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The confusion around \u201ctargetted\u201d is not unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English contains many spelling debates involving doubled consonants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-examples\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Examples-2\"><\/span>Common Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Variant 1<\/th><th>Variant 2<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>focusing<\/td><td>focussing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>traveling<\/td><td>travelling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>canceled<\/td><td>cancelled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>labeled<\/td><td>labelled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>benefited<\/td><td>benefitted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some differences are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>regional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>historical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stylistic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, \u201ctargeted\u201d remains the dominant standard spelling worldwide.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/definecorrect.com\/yesterdays-or-yesterdays\/\">Yesterdays or Yesterday&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong><br><br><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-people-commonly-misspell-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_People_Commonly_Misspell_%E2%80%9CTargeted%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Why People Commonly Misspell \u201cTargeted\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several linguistic reasons why writers use \u201ctargetted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-british-english-influence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_British_English_Influence\"><\/span>1. British English Influence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">British English often doubles consonants, so people assume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targetted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">must follow the same pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-pronunciation-assumptions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pronunciation_Assumptions\"><\/span>2. Pronunciation Assumptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some writers believe the extra \u201ct\u201d better reflects pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-similar-word-patterns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Similar_Word_Patterns\"><\/span>3. Similar Word Patterns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Words like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>admitted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>regretted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">encourage people to apply the same rule incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-autocorrect-informal-usage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Autocorrect_Informal_Usage\"><\/span>4. Autocorrect &amp; Informal Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online writing sometimes spreads nonstandard spellings quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"writing-perspective-which-version-should-you-use-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Writing_Perspective_Which_Version_Should_You_Use\"><\/span>Writing Perspective: Which Version Should You Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an perspective, you should strongly prefer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeted-3\"><\/span><strong>targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Google recognizes it as the standard spelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professional editors prefer it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dictionaries validate it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>search engines understand it better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>readers trust it more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"real-world-example-targeted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-World_Example_Targeted\"><\/span>Real-World Example: Targeted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The term \u201ctargeted\u201d is especially common in marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example\"><\/span>Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business may use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted email campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeted audience segmentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These phrases are standard across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>digital marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will almost never see professional brands using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201ctargetted advertising\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201ctargetting audiences\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">because the spelling appears incorrect and less authoritative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-writing-recommendation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Writing_Recommendation\"><\/span>Professional Writing Recommendation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you write:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>blog posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>academic essays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>legal documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marketing copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">you should use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeted-4\"><\/span><strong>targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeting-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeting\"><\/span><strong>targeting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the safest and most professional choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australian English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">the single-\u201ct\u201d version remains dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-verdict-targetted-or-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict_Targetted_or_Targeted\"><\/span>Final Verdict: Targetted or Targeted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct spelling is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeted\"><\/span><strong>Targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeting-is-correct-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Targeting_is_correct\"><\/span><strong>Targeting<\/strong>&nbsp;is correct.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although \u201ctargetted\u201d and \u201ctargetting\u201d occasionally appear online, they are generally considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>nonstandard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incorrect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major dictionaries, grammar authorities, and editorial standards strongly recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want your writing to look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>grammatically correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>authoritative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">you should always prefer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"targeted-5\"><\/span><strong>targeted<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-targetted-correct-in-british-english-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_targetted_correct_in_British_English\"><\/span>Is targetted correct in British English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Even in British English, \u201ctargeted\u201d is still the preferred and standard spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-targeted-spelled-with-one-t-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_targeted_spelled_with_one_t\"><\/span>Why is targeted spelled with one t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the stress falls on the first syllable (\u201cTAR-get\u201d), English spelling rules usually avoid doubling the final consonant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-targetting-acceptable-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_targetting_acceptable\"><\/span>Is targetting acceptable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTargetting\u201d is generally considered nonstandard. \u201cTargeting\u201d is the accepted spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-targeted-and-targetted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_targeted_and_targetted\"><\/span>What is the difference between targeted and targetted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no meaning difference. The distinction is purely spelling-related. \u201cTargeted\u201d is standard, while \u201ctargetted\u201d is usually viewed as incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-targeted-an-american-spelling-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_targeted_an_American_spelling\"><\/span>Is targeted an American spelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. \u201cTargeted\u201d is standard in both American and British English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-australia-use-targeted-or-targetted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Australia_use_targeted_or_targetted\"><\/span>Does Australia use targeted or targetted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian English strongly prefers \u201ctargeted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-synonyms-for-targeted-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_synonyms_for_targeted\"><\/span>What are synonyms for targeted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common synonyms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>aimed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>directed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tailored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strategic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pinpointed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-spelling-should-i-use-professionally-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_spelling_should_I_use_professionally\"><\/span>Which spelling should I use professionally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>targeted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These spellings are recognized globally and preferred in professional writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Targetted or targeted&nbsp;\u2014 which spelling should you actually use? 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