What does 目当て mean?
目当て is a Japanese noun meaning “mark, guide, landmark” in English. It can also be translated as “purpose, sight (on a firearm)” depending on context. It is written as 目当て in kanji, めあて in hiragana, and meate in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
彼らは石油を目当てに土地を試掘している。
They are boring the ground for oil.