reference point vs target

target vs reference point

reference point and target both are nouns.

reference point is not a verb while target is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reference point	Yes	No	No	No
target	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, target is a hyponym of reference point; that is, target is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reference point:

reference point: an indicator that orients you generally
target: a reference point to shoot at

Other hyponyms of reference point include bench mark, benchmark, landmark, lubber's line, lubber's mark, lubber's point, lubber line, mark, white line, buoy, azimuth mark.

reference point (noun)	target (noun)
an indicator that orients you generally	sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
	a reference point to shoot at
	the location of the target that is to be hit
	a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

reference point (verb)	target (verb)
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Difference between reference point and target

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