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| aim [ aym ] |
verb (past and past participle aimed, present participle aim·ing, 3rd person present singular aims) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb point object: to point a weapon or object or direct a blow at somebody or something
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2. intransitive verb plan to do something: to intend or plan to do something
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3. transitive verb direct message: to target words, a message, an action, or a product at a person or group
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noun (plural aims) |
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1. intention: a plan to do or achieve something
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2. act of aiming: an act or manner of aiming
  Take aim and fire.
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3. skill in aiming: skill at hitting a target
Her aim was perfect.
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4. degree of accuracy: the level of accuracy of a weapon
A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.
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| [14th century. < Old French esmer "estimate," aesmer "aim at" < Latin aestimare (see estimate)] |
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| aim·er noun |
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