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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"
Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to point or direct a weapon, camera, shot, kick, etc. at somebody/something. aim at somebody/something I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. aim for somebody/something Aim for the middle of the target.
[uncountable, singular] the action or skill of pointing a weapon at somebody/something. Her aim was good and she hit the lion with her first shot. The gunman took aim (= pointed his weapon) and fired. His aim was poor and he missed the target. It was a perfect aim and there was no way he would miss. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
May 2, 2022 · An aim is a single statement of your purpose. Meanwhile, your aim says why you're doing the things you're doing right now. And finally, your objectives are a series of tasks that you complete to achieve your aim. Let's dive into each aspect in more detail to really define the difference between goals, aims and objectives. Goals
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.
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.
Apr 4, 2024 · aim (plural aims) The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
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.
