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aims

/eɪmz/

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noun

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

Examples :

"Take time with the aim of your gun."

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noun

The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

Examples :

"The charity's aims include providing food and shelter to the homeless. "

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noun

Intention or goal

Examples :

"My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy."

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The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target

Examples :

"The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."

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Conjecture; guess.

Examples :

"The detective's aims about the suspect's motive proved to be wrong. "

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verb

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

Examples :

"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."

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To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

Examples :

"to aim at a pass"

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To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

Examples :

"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."

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To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

Examples :

"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"

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To guess or conjecture.

Examples :

"Seeing the blurry photo, the detective aims that the suspect is about six feet tall. "

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