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