Principle and Target

Principle

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

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Target and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Target" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

Target noun - A person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule.

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Principle and target are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Target".

Nearby Words: targeted, targe, targeting

good	good principle	good target
prime	prime principle	prime target
particular	particular principle	particular target
better	better principle	better target
Other adjectives: common, original, single, real, main, important, new, major, different.

The same principle applies to just about any multiplayer game where the players have some way of interfering with each other's progress — if your rivals see you pulling ahead, they'll target you.

Source: Do Well, but Not Perfect
The Cyphers encountered by Snake are more fragile — and prone to exploding — than real-life drones, with an oversized camera to target and shoot, but the principle is the same.

Source: Video Game / Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty aka: Metal Gear Solid 2
The principle is unknown, but it appears to require a "catcher's mitt" at the destination to avoid slamming at the target at lightspeed (same as Henry's ship).

Source: Faster-Than-Light Travel

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