1a purpose or intention; a desired outcome:our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline
2 [in singular] the directing of a weapon or missile at a target:his aim was perfect
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Universal
1 [with object] point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target:aim the camcorder at some suitable object [no object]:aim for the middle of the target
direct (a missile or blow) at someone or something:she had aimed the bottle at Gary’s head
(aim something at) direct information, a product, or an action towards (a particular group):the TV campaign is aimed at the 16-24 age group
2 [no object] have the intention of achieving:the programme will aim at deepening understanding [with infinitive]:we aim to give you the best possible service
aim high
be ambitious:must women who aim high be more hard-working than the men?
take aim
point a weapon or camera at a target:Kearny took aim with his pistoltake aim, fire!
