Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
aim (verb)intransitive verb
1.
to direct a course , specifically to point a weapon at an object
2.
transitive verb
- aspire intend aims to reform the government
1.
obsolete - guess conjecture
2.
a) - point aim a gun
b) to direct to or toward a specified object or goal - a program aimed at reducing pollution
1.
obsolete - mark target
2.
a) the pointing of a weapon at a mark - take careful aim
b) the ability to hit a target - a shooter with good aim
c) a weapon's accuracy or effectiveness - the gun's aim is off
3.
obsolete
a) - conjecture guess
b) the directing of effort toward a goal
4.
a clearly directed intent or purpose - our aim is to win intention
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