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    aim
    /eɪm/

    verb

    • 1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target: "aim the camcorder at some suitable object" Similar pointdirecttrainsight
    • 2. have the intention of achieving: "the programme will aim at deepening understanding" Similar work towardsbe afterset one's sights ontry for

    noun

    • 1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome: "our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline"
    • 2. the directing of a weapon or missile at a target: "his aim was perfect"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the definition of aim as a noun and a verb in English, with examples, synonyms, and related words. Find out how to use aim in different contexts, such as business, academics, and sports.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aimAim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 3, 2012 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word aim, which can be a verb or a noun. Aim can mean to direct a course, to point a weapon, to aspire, or to intend.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › aimAIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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. Synonyms: objective, target.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAIM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of aim as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to express your purpose, intention, or ability to hit a target with aim.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaim verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, grammar and usage of the verb aim, with pictures and example sentences. Find out how to use aim to express trying, planning, pointing, influencing or affecting something or someone.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › aimAim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A purpose or goal is an aim. When you were little, your aim might have been to be a famous astronaut, a movie star, or a police officer. As a verb, aim means to intend, try, or aspire. You may aim to take your dog for three walks every day, but your fenced-in yard tends to make both of you lazy.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word aim, as a verb, noun, or adjective, with examples and synonyms. Find out how to pronounce aim and its related words in British and American English.