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aim

aim [ aym ]


verb  (past and past participle aimed, present participle aim·ing, 3rd person present singular aims)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb point object: to point a weapon or object or direct a blow at somebody or something

2. intransitive verb plan to do something: to intend or plan to do something

3. transitive verb direct message: to target words, a message, an action, or a product at a person or group



noun  (plural aims)
Definition:
 
1. intention: a plan to do or achieve something

2. act of aiming: an act or manner of aiming
Take aim and fire.

3. skill in aiming: skill at hitting a target
Her aim was perfect.

4. degree of accuracy: the level of accuracy of a weapon
A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.

[14th century. < Old French esmer "estimate," aesmer "aim at" < Latin aestimare (see estimate)]

aim·er noun
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