Aims: meaning, definitions and examples

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aims

[ eɪmz ]

^{Context #1}

setting goals

A target or goal that someone sets for themselves to achieve.

Synonyms

goal, objective, target

Examples of usage

Her aim is to become a doctor.
His aim is to save enough money to buy a house.

^{Context #2}

shooting

The direction or pointing of a weapon towards a target.

Synonyms

alignment, sighting, targeting

Examples of usage

He took aim and fired at the bullseye.
The sniper adjusted his aim before taking the shot.

^{Context #3}

intend or direct toward a point

To intend or direct something towards a specific goal or target.

Synonyms

direct, focus, target

Examples of usage

She aimed the ball towards the goal.
He aimed his criticism at the government's policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "aims" in other languages:

🇵🇹 objetivos

🇮🇳 उद्देश्य

🇩🇪 Ziele

🇮🇩 tujuan

🇺🇦 цілі

🇵🇱 cele

🇯🇵 目的

🇫🇷 objectifs

🇪🇸 objetivos

🇹🇷 amaçlar

🇰🇷 목적

🇸🇦 أهداف

🇨🇿 cíle

🇸🇰 ciele

🇨🇳 目标

🇸🇮 cilji

🇮🇸 markmið

🇰🇿 мақсаттар

🇬🇪 მიზნები

🇦🇿 məqsədlər

🇲🇽 objetivos

Word origin

The word 'aim' originated from the Old French word 'esmer', which means 'to estimate, guess'. It later evolved into the Middle English 'aimen', referring to the act of pointing a weapon. Over time, 'aim' broadened in meaning to include setting goals or targets in various contexts.

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