intransitive verb, transitive verb

1. to point (a weapon) or direct (a blow, remark, etc.) so as to hit
2. to direct (one's efforts) we aimed at full victory
3. to try or intend (to do or be something)
4. Obsolete to guess or conjecture

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

noun

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