Main Entry:

²aim

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

1obsolete : mark, target2 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>3obsolete a: conjecture, guess b: the directing of effort toward a goal4: a clearly directed intent or purpose <our aim is to win>

synonyms see intention

— aim·less \-ləs\ adjective

— aim·less·ly adverb

— aim·less·ness noun