Definition of aim - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shooting practicethe target or object intended to be hit
- The aim was a small red circle.
2.
precisionaccuracy of hitting a target
- She practiced daily to improve her aim..
3.
personal plansintention or purpose behind an action
- Her aim was to finish the project early.
4.
weaponryRare the act of pointing a weapon at a targetRare
- His aim was steady as he fired.
Verb
1.
weaponsintr. point a weapon towards a targetintr.
- He aimed the gun at the target.
2.
goalsintr. strive to achieve a goalintr.
- She aims to become a doctor.
3.
communicationtr. direct a remark towards someonetr.
- His comments were aimed at the critics.
Acronym
acr: America Online. AIM; AOL Instant MessengerDated tool for sending instant messages onlineDated
- We stayed up late on aim, sending jokes and music links back and forth.
Expressions with aim
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direct a weapon or object towards a target
He aimed at the target and fired.
point a weapon towards a target
The archer took aim at the bullseye.
decide on extremely challenging objectives and work hard to reach them
If you aim for the moon, you might still reach the stars.
set very high goals or try to be the best
You should always aim for the sky in your career.
main goal or purpose in a situation
Understanding the aim of the game is crucial for success.
set very high goals or ambitions
She always aims for the stars in her career.
prepare, plan, and execute an action methodically
In business, it's important to ready, aim, fire for success.
focus intently on a target or goal
He took dead aim at the bullseye and released the arrow.
to try to make others happy or satisfied
Her aim is to please everyone at the party.
strive for a high standard
In your career, it's important to aim high and seek excellence..
ability to hit a target accurately
The archer's good aim won him the competition.
point a weapon or camera at a target
She took aim at the bullseye and fired..
showing the purpose or goal of an action
She studied hard with the aim of passing the exam.
strive to achieve the highest standard
She always aims at perfection in her work.
strive to meet others' expectations or desires
He always aims to please his boss with his work.
perform the steps of preparing, targeting, and shooting
The soldiers were told to ready, aim, and fire.
feature helping players aim in video games
The game has aim assist to help new players.
Origin of aim
Old French, esmer (to estimate)
Terms with aim included in their meaning
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sports
the area players aim to score in sports
activity
process of doing something to achieve an aim
aspiration
goal or aim that is desired
direction
aim something in a particular direction or at a target
objective
aim or desired result
planning
plan or aim for future actions
general
goal or aim that one strives to achieve
aim
direct toward an object or aim
use case
intended role or aim behind an action, plan or thing
focus
shift the focus or aim
accuracy
accurate or correct in aim
weapon
aim and fire a weapon accurately
training
exercise of shooting at targets to improve aim
goal aim
thing we want or are trying to get
aim
target or goal to aim at
precise aim
hitting the intended target or goal
diplomacy
formal agreement between countries for a specific aim
ideals
principle or aim supported by a group
sports
aim and hit the cue ball
conflict
seek to attack someone or take aim at someone
targeting
aim or direct towards a target
goal-related
relating to a goal or aim
focus point
aim something at a specific object or goal
aiming
aim a device or object at a target
Examples of aim in a sentence
The aim of the project is clear. His aim was perfect during the archery competition. The soldier's aim saved many lives. The aim of the charity is to help children. His aim is to become a doctor. Her aim was precise during the archery competition.
The soldier's aim improved with practice. She aimed the rifle at the distant target. The soldier aimed his weapon carefully before firing. He aims to finish the project by Friday. They aim to improve their skills through practice. She aimed her question at the guest speaker. The joke was aimed at the team's coach. AIM was popular for late-night chats among teens. Many friendships were formed over AIM conversations.
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- French:but, viser, ...
- German:Ziel, zielen, ...
- Italian:obiettivo, mirare, ...
- Spanish:objetivo, apuntar, ...
- Portuguese:alvo, apontar, ...
- Chinese:目标, 对准, ...
- Japanese:目標, 向ける, ...
- Arabic:هَدَف, وَجَّهَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַטָּרָה, לְכַוֵּן, ...
- Russian:цель, нацеливать, ...
- Ukrainian:ціль, націлити, ...
- Hindi:लक्ष्य, ताना, ...
Definition of AIM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Automated Investment ManagementTECH. US computer system that manages investments automaticallyTECH. US
- AIM helps users invest without manual decisions.
2.
- I used AIM to chat with my friends after school.
Origin of AIM
English aim (to direct)
Examples of AIM in a sentence
She trusts AIM for her retirement savings. AIM was popular among teenagers in the early 2000s. I met many online friends through AIM.
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- French:AIM, service de messagerie instantanée, ...
- German:AIM, AOL Instant Messenger, ...
- Italian:AIM, AOL Instant Messenger, ...
- Spanish:SGI, AIM, ...
- Portuguese:AIM, AOL Instant Messenger, ...
- Chinese:自动投资管理, AOL即时通讯, ...
- Japanese:AIM, AOLインスタントメッセンジャー, ...
- Arabic:إدارة الاستثمارات الآلية, خدمة الرسائل الفورية ايه او ال, ...
- Hebrew:AIM, AOL אִינְסְטֶנְט מֶסֶנְגֶ'ר, ...
- Russian:АИУ, AOL Instant Messenger, ...
- Ukrainian:АІМ, AOL миттєвий месенджер, ...
- Hindi:स्वचालित निवेश प्रबंधन, एओएल इंस्टेंट मैसेंजर, ...
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