Aiming: meaning, definitions and examples

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aiming

[ ˈeɪmɪŋ ]

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in sport

Intending or directing one's thoughts or efforts toward a specific goal or target.

Synonyms

directing, intending, targeting

Examples of usage

She was aiming for the bullseye in archery competition.
He was aiming to break the world record in the marathon.

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in shooting

Pointing or directing a weapon or object towards a specific target.

Synonyms

directing, focusing, pointing

Examples of usage

The sniper aimed carefully before pulling the trigger.
She aimed the camera at the beautiful sunset.

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general

The direction or objective toward which one's efforts are directed.

Synonyms

intent, objective, targeting

Examples of usage

Her aiming was precise and focused.
His aiming improved after practicing for hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "aiming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mirar

apontar
visar

🇮🇳 लक्ष्य बनाना

🇩🇪 Zielen

🇮🇩 membidik

🇺🇦 цілитися

🇵🇱 celowanie

🇯🇵 狙い

🇫🇷 viser

🇪🇸 apuntar

🇹🇷 nişan almak

🇰🇷 목표로 삼기

🇸🇦 التصويب

🇨🇿 míření

🇸🇰 mierenie

🇨🇳 瞄准

🇸🇮 ciljanje

🇮🇸 mið

🇰🇿 нысаналау

🇬🇪 მიმიზნება

🇦🇿 nişan alma

🇲🇽 apuntar

Word origin

The word 'aiming' comes from the Old French word 'esmar', meaning 'to estimate'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century, originally in the sense of 'to guess or conjecture'. Over time, the meaning shifted towards focusing on a specific goal or target, as seen in modern usage.

See also: aim, aimless, aimlessly, aimlessness, aims.