aim

An aim is something you want to do or have done.

Example: The aim of the study was to find out if these students would talk differently to themselves during independent work.

If you take aim at something, you point a gun or other weapon at it.

Example: He takes aim and fires.

If you take aim at something, you turn your attention to it.

Example: The book takes aim at politicians and their wasteful spending.

Your aim is your skill in hitting something that you are shooting, throwing, kicking, etc. at.

Example: He threw the stone at the bird, but his aim wasn't so good.

If you aim at doing something, you plan or try to do it.

Example: The new rules for cars are aimed at reducing speeds and improving driver safety.