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Word: Aim
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare ‘assess, estimate’), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare)
eɪm
point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target
Short Definition:point thing at target
Examples:- aim the camcorder at some suitable object
- aim for the middle of the target
have the intention of achieving
Short Definition:intend
Examples:- the programme will aim at deepening understanding
- we should aim for free and fair competition
- we aim to give you the best possible service
Word: Aim
Speech Type: Noun
eɪm
a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
Short Definition:intention
Examples:- our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline
the directing of a weapon or missile at a target
Short Definition:directing of weapon or missile
Examples:- his aim was perfect
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