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.
"I'll send you a quick message on AIM to let you know I've arrived at the station."
Initialism of America Online. AIM; AOL Instant Messenger.
In plain English: An aim is the specific goal you are trying to reach.
"The main aim of the project is to help local families find stable housing."
Usage: As a noun, aim refers to the specific goal or target you are trying to achieve in an activity. Do not use this word when referring to the instant messaging service, which is an acronym for America Online Instant Messenger.
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
"She aims to become the first woman elected mayor of her city by running for office next year."
To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
"The sniper carefully adjusted his scope to aim at the distant target before pulling the trigger."
In plain English: To aim means to point something directly at a target so you can hit it.
"She aims to finish her report by tomorrow afternoon."
Usage: Use "aim" to describe the act of directing a weapon toward a target with the specific intent of striking it. This verb applies whether you are physically pointing a gun or figuratively setting a goal for future action.
Initialism of Asteroid Impact Mission.
"The scientists are excited about AIM, which stands for Asteroid Impact Mission, as it could finally reveal how our solar system began."
The verb "aim" entered Middle English from Old French as a term for guessing or estimating something before taking on its current meaning of directing one's effort toward a goal. Its roots trace back to the Latin combination of ad- and aestimare, which literally means "to estimate."