Aims
/eɪmz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Aims
noun
- The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
"Take time with the aim of your gun."
- The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
- Intention or goal
"My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy."
- The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target
"The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."
- Conjecture; guess.
verb
- To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
- To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
"to aim at a pass"
- To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
- To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
- To guess or conjecture.
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