aim (EN)

noun, verb

noun “aim”

1. a purpose or objective someone wants to achieve
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   Her main aim was to graduate from college with honors.
2. the action of pointing a weapon or object towards a target
   Before releasing the arrow, she adjusted her aim to ensure it would hit the target.
3. the skill of accurately hitting a target
   Her aim with a bow and arrow is so good that she rarely misses the target.

verb “aim”

1. trying or intending to achieve something
   They aim to finish the project by next week.
2. pointing or directing a weapon or missile at a target with the intention of hitting it
   She aimed her slingshot at the can on the fence and let the stone fly.
3. directing something said or written at a specific person, thing, or group
   She aimed her criticism at the new policy, arguing it was unfair.