Main Entry: ²aim

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

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>

synonyms see intention

— aim·less \-ləs\ adjective

— aim·less·ly adverb

— aim·less·ness noun