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.
to take aim
noun The level of accuracy of a weapon.
A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun.
noun The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
noun Intention or goal.
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings, and kids happy.
noun The ability of someone to aim straight; one’s faculty for being able to hit a physical target.
The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.
noun Conjecture; guess.
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.
He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.