Definition of aim

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
• the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"