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- DictionaryAim/ām/
verb
- 1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target: "aim the camcorder at some suitable object"
- 2. have the intention of achieving: "new French cooking aims at producing clear, fresh flavors and light textures"
noun
- 1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome: "our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline"
- 2. the directing of a weapon or object at a target: "his aim was perfect, and the guard's body collapsed backward"
the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target. the direction in which a weapon or missile is pointed; the line of sighting: within the cannon's aim. the point intended to be hit; thing or person aimed at: to miss one's aim. something intended or desired to be attained by one's efforts;
Definition of aim in Essential American English Dictionary. aim. noun. us / eɪm/ B1. a result that you try to achieve: The aim of the movie was to make people laugh. aim. verb. us / eɪm/ B1. to try to do something: We’re aiming for a 10% increase in sales. to point a weapon toward someone or something: He aimed the gun at the target.
verb. us / eɪm/ B1. to try to do something: We’re aiming for a 10% increase in sales. to point a weapon toward someone or something: He aimed the gun at the target. be aimed at someone. to be intended to influence a particular person or group: These commercials are aimed at teenagers.
verb. uk / eɪm/ B1. to try to do something: We’re aiming for a 10% increase in sales. to point a weapon towards someone or something: He aimed the gun at the target. be aimed at someone. to be intended to influence a particular person or group: These advertisements are aimed at teenagers.
Definition of aim. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun aim, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun. the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target. the direction in which a weapon or missile is pointed; the line of sighting: within the cannon's aim. the point intended to be hit; thing or person aimed at: to miss one's aim.
