AIM


Meaning of AIM in English

n.

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 \ -l ə s \ adjective

– aim · less · ly adverb

– aim · less · ness noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.