aim

The definition of aim means to point or direct or to try with a particular goal in mind.

(verb)

Aim is defined as the point, target, direction, person or thing that is meant to be hit or achieved.

(noun)

A bulls-eye is an example of an aim.

See aim in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb, transitive verb

Origin: ME aimen < OFr esmer (< L aestimare: see estimate) & aesmer < ML adaestimare < L ad-, to + aestimare

noun

the act of aiming
1. the ability to hit a target
2. a weapon's accuracy: the aim is accurate up to 100 feet
the object to be attained; intention or purpose
Obsolete a guess or conjecture

See aim in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb aimed, aim·ing, aims

verb, transitive

To direct (a weapon) toward an intended target.
To direct toward or intend for a particular goal or group: The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.

verb, intransitive

To direct a weapon: a gunner aiming carefully.
To determine a course or direct an effort: aim for a better education.
To propose to do something; intend: The historical society is aiming to restore the town hall.

noun

a. The act of aiming.
b. Skill at hitting a target: The shooter's aim was perfect.
a. The line of fire of an aimed weapon.
b. The degree of accuracy of a weapon.
A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed.
Obsolete A target; a mark.
Obsolete A conjecture; a guess.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English aimen

Origin: , from Old French esmer, to estimate (from Latin aestimāre)

Origin: and from Old French aesmer (from Vulgar Latin *ad estimāre : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin aestimāre, to estimate)

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