aim

One entry found for aim.

Main Entry: ²aim
Function: noun
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>
synonym see INTENTION
- aim·less /-l&s/ adjective
- aim·less·ly adverb
- aim·less·ness noun