Word
aiming
Phoneticsaim·ing
US/ˈeɪmɪŋ/
UK/ˈeɪmɪŋ/
Definitions
01targeting a goal
v. trying to reach a goal or achieve something specific.
v. directing one's efforts or intentions toward a specific objective or outcome.
“The company is aiming for a twenty percent increase in sales this year.”
“The government is currently aiming to reduce carbon emissions by half before the end of the decade through aggressive policy changes.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' plus a noun, or 'at' plus a gerund.
Pitfall
We are aiming to the top prize.
We are aiming for the top prize.
When the target is a noun, use 'for'. When the target is an action, use 'to' followed by a verb (e.g., 'aiming to win').
02pointing at a target
v. pointing a weapon, camera, or tool at a specific person or thing.
v. pointing or directing a weapon, object, or gaze toward a specific physical target.
“He spent a long time aiming his camera at the rare bird in the tree.”
“The archer stood perfectly still, aiming his arrow at the center of the target while waiting for the wind to die down.”
Usage
Typically takes the preposition 'at'.
03the act of targeting
n. the physical act of pointing something at a target.
n. the action of directing a projectile or gaze toward a mark; the technical execution of a shot.
“His aiming was slightly off, so the ball missed the goal.”
“The instructor noted that her aiming improved significantly once she learned to control her breathing during the release.”
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