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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" Similar
- 2. have the intention of achieving: "new French cooking aims at producing clear, fresh flavors and light textures" 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 object at a target: "his aim was perfect, and the guard's body collapsed backward"
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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.
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.
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.
Definition of aim verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Aim Definition. To direct (a weapon or camera) toward a point. To point (a weapon) or direct (a blow, remark, etc.) so as to hit. To direct or propel (an object, such as a ball) toward a point. Aimed the pass at a wide receiver; aimed the shot at the lower right corner of the goal. We aimed at full victory.
The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve.
AIM definition: 1. the purpose of doing something, and what you hope to achieve: 2. someone's ability to hit an…. Learn more.
1. a. To direct a weapon or camera: The sniper aimed carefully. b. To direct or propel an object toward a point: aimed for the far goalpost. 2. To determine a course or direct an effort: aim for a better education. 3. To propose to do something; intend: The historical society is aiming to restore the town hall. n. 1. a.
1. a : to point (a weapon) at a target. [+ object] He aimed the gun carefully before shooting. Don't aim that pistol at me! [no object] He aimed carefully before shooting. Ready, aim, fire! b : to point (a device) at something. [+ object] aim a camera. Try to aim the antenna in the right direction.
