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Aiming: meaning, definitions and examples

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aiming

 

[ หˆeษชmษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mirar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค•เฅเคทเฅเคฏ เคฌเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zielen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membidik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ celowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹™ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apuntar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niลŸan almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉํ‘œ๋กœ ์‚ผ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุตูˆูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mierenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ž„ๅ‡†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ciljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ miรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝั‹ัะฐะฝะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niลŸan alma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apuntar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,955 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.