Aiming

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪm/

Aiming (noun)

  1. something you want to achieve or reach.
  2. the direction you point a weapon or object to hit something.

Examples

  • Her main aim is to improve her skills.
  • The aim of the project is to reduce waste.

Common collocations: achieve an aim, set an aim, clear aim, steady aim, improve aim

Aiming (verb)

  1. to try to reach a goal or target.
  2. to direct a weapon or object towards something you want to hit.

Examples

  • They aim to finish the project by next month.
  • We aim to provide the best service possible.

Synonyms of Aiming

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Aiming

  • — failing to focus or direct attention
  • — deliberately not considering or directing attention