aim
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verb \ˈām\Definition of AIM
intransitive verb
1
: to direct a course; specifically : to point a weapon at an object
transitive verb
1
obsolete : guess, conjecture
2
a : point <aim a gun> b : to direct toward a specified object or goal <a story aimed at children>
See Examples of AIM
- He aimed the gun carefully before shooting.
- Don't aim that pistol at me!
- He aimed carefully before shooting.
- Try to aim the antenna in the right direction.
- She aimed the telescope at a point in the eastern sky.
- She aimed at a point in the eastern sky.
- He aimed the stone at the dog but missed.
- The throw from the shortstop was poorly aimed.
- well-aimed and badly aimed kicks
- He aimed his criticism primarily at parents.
Origin of AIM
Middle English, from Anglo-French aesmer & esmer; Anglo-French aesmer, from a- (from Latin ad-) + esmer to estimate, from Latin aestimare
First Known Use: 14th century
2aim
nounDefinition of AIM
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
4
: a clearly directed intent or purpose <our aim is to win>
— aim·less \-ləs\ adjective
— aim·less·ly adverb
— aim·less·ness noun
Examples of AIM
- a political movement whose aim is to promote world peace
- Our ultimate aim is to create something of lasting value.
- The book has two basic aims.
- She was unable to achieve her aims.
- I started this business with the aim of making a profit.
- He fired at the target but his aim was off and he missed.
First Known Use of AIM
14th century
AIM
abbreviationDefinition of AIM
American Indian Movement
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