Aims Word Meaning

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)

point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target

point thing at target

• aim the camcorder at some suitable object
• aim for the middle of the target

have the intention of achieving

intend

• the programme will aim at deepening understanding
• we should aim for free and fair competition
• we aim to give you the best possible service

a purpose or intention; a desired outcome

intention

• our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

the directing of a weapon or missile at a target

directing of weapon or missile

• his aim was perfect