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Meanings of aim in English

Portuguese
objetivo
Catalan
propòsit
Spanish
objetivo

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

objetivo
Portuguese
objetivo
Catalan
meta
Spanish
objetivo

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).

objetivo
Synonyms
Examples for "purpose"
Examples for "purpose"
1
She articulated a clear, simple purpose; to tell people about that reality.
The Irish Times
2
The list was long and familiar: Be authentic; inspire purpose; embrace uncertainty.
The Irish Times
3
Its fundamental purpose is to promote mobility within higher education in Europe.
The Irish Times
4
You're not afraid to use violence for the purpose of social change.
Sagittarius Is Bleeding
5
Another important area on which we found common purpose was Northern Ireland.
True compass: a memoir
1
Methods: Qualitative case study design using a cognitive task analysis interviewing approach.
Pubmed
2
Knees, despite much design work, continue to be the Duplex-5's Achilles' heel.
One of our Thursdays is missing
3
Higher education computing departments also need to be involved in course design.
The Guardian
4
Of course, Joshua understood that Rafe was working through a design problem.
The poison eaters: and other stories
5
Characterizing patients at higher risk may allow the design of preventive measures.
Pubmed
1
I have made my view absolutely clear and my intention absolutely clear.
Radio NZ
2
It made clear Mr Shorten's intention, and no doubt influenced the vote.
News.com.au
3
Because, despite my best intention, the pain in my words rang clear.
Antiphon
4
He said the intention was to show people the reality of war.
Radio NZ
5
It comes after the Government stated its intention to reform the legislation.
Radio NZ
1
Main outcome measures: Primary outcome Surgical treatment of recurrence with curative intent.
Pubmed
2
On neither occasion had the intent been to promote my good health.
Cross Bones
3
Results: Initial course of radiation was radical in intent for all patients.
Pubmed
4
However Apple brand intent among Australians remained relatively steady over the year.
News.com.au
5
However, some actions are clear as daylight in their intent and impact.
The Guardian
Portuguese
curso
Spanish
sentido

The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.

curso
Portuguese
mirar
Spanish
dirigir

To point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.

mirar
Usage of aim in English
1
I try aim for 22 minutes a day, seven days a week.
The South African
2
The source said the aim was to stop weapons arriving by sea.
Reuters
3
In fact they often explicitly aim to work within that legal system.
The Democracy Project
4
Britain and the EU also aim to discuss their future trading relationship.
Reuters
5
The three countries aim to sign the new agreement by Nov. 30.
Reuters
6
The government says the new rules also aim at spurring downstream investment.
Reuters
7
It will also aim to remove trade- distorting tariffs, the government said.
Reuters
8
The main aim of this initiative is to improve health through awareness.
The South African
9
However, perhaps there are alternatives to the traditional approach to this aim.
The Irish Times
10
Objective: The primary aim was to follow the natural history of PM.
Pubmed
11
Therefore, the aim is to solve the problem of stock DNA limitation.
Pubmed
12
Our aim is to complete this work early in the new year.
The Guardian
13
The aim of the measure was to increase business confidence, he said.
The Irish Times
14
He said the aim is to quantify the risk for different groups.
Radio NZ
15
The aim for the second phase is to work towards commercialising research.
The Irish Times
16
Mr Symons said people should aim to save smaller amounts more often.
News.com.au
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Aim through the time
Aim across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
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