tilsiktet

Tilsiktet is a term found in Norwegian and Danish-language usage that describes something directed at or intended for a particular person, group, or purpose. It is the past participle of the verb til­sikte, meaning to aim at or to intend, and it derives from the noun sikte, which denotes aim, sight, or target. The word functions mainly as an adjective and, in some administrative or legal contexts, can appear as a noun referring to the intended recipient or objective.

Usage and meaning

As an adjective, til­siktet conveys the sense of being intended, targeted, or meant for a specific audience or aim. It is commonly used in phrases such as til­siktet gruppe (the intended/targeted group) or til­siktet formål (the intended purpose). In practical texts—such as policy documents, marketing materials, or legal descriptions—the term marks the scope or objective of an action, plan, or message, indicating who or what is the focus of attention.

Context and examples

In everyday Norwegian or Danish, sentences may use til­siktet to clarify direction or purpose: for example, “Den tilsiktede mottakeren ble varslet” (The intended recipient was notified). In marketing, one might speak of “tilsiktet målgruppe” to denote the target audience for a campaign.

Etymology and related terms

Tilsiktet comes from til­sikte (to aim at, to intend) and sikt(e) (aim, sight). Related terms include sikt, sikte, and til­siktet formål, which share the root idea of aiming or targeting.

See also

Sikte, målgruppe, formål, til­sikt.