target vs topographic point

topographic point vs target

target and topographic point both are nouns.

target is a verb but topographic point is not a verb.

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

As nouns, topographic point is a hypernym of target; that is, topographic point is a word with a broader meaning than target:

target: the location of the target that is to be hit
topographic point: a point located with respect to surface features of some region

Other hypernyms of target include place, spot.

target (noun)	topographic point (noun)
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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

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

Difference between target and topographic point

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