Search results
- Dictionaryaim/eɪm/
verb
- 1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target: "aim the camcorder at some suitable object" Similar
- 2. have the intention of achieving: "the programme will aim at deepening understanding" Similar
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"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
The meaning of AIM is to direct a course; specifically : to point a weapon at an object. How to use aim in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Aim.
AIM definition: 1. a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve: 2. the act of pointing a weapon…. Learn more.
Aim, end, object all imply something that is the goal of one's efforts. Aim implies that toward which one makes a direct line, refusing to be diverted from it: a nobleness of aim; one's aim in life. End emphasizes the goal as a cause of efforts: the end for which one strives.
Definition of aim verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
aim in British English. (eɪm) verb. 1. to point (a weapon, missile, etc) or direct (a blow) at a particular person or object; level. 2.(transitive) to direct ( satire, criticism, etc) at a person, object, etc. 3.(intr; foll by at or an infinitive) to propose or intend.
AIM definition: 1. the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve: 2. someone's ability to hit an…. Learn more.
[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.
n. 1. a. The act of aiming: Take careful aim. b. The ability to hit a target or intended point: a marksman with extraordinary aim. c. The degree of accuracy of a weapon or of a person aiming a weapon or propelled object: Your aim was way off on that throw. 2.
aim meaning, definition, what is aim: something you hope to achieve by doing s...: Learn more.
