The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention; purpose; design; scheme.
broad, long-term, important goal.
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"
propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
The broad strategic purpose of a project. An aim can be short, medium or long term.
What you intend to do. (Same as one definition of ' goal'.) From Field and Keller, Project Management
The force aim is to work in partnership to bring about safer communities, reduce disorder crime and the fear of crime and contribute to the delivery of justice. All in a way which secures and maintains public confidence. Other terms used in place of aim could be objective or goal, all three mean the same being intention or purpose.
The primary purpose or goal to be achieved
Broad intention or overarching objective, usually to bring about positive change. Related Terms: Goal BACK
to intend (I aim to settle down.)
An aim is a description of intention or broad purpose of research.
in the context of teaching and learning, a broad, general statement of either what the learner might learn or what the teacher will do.
An aim or a vision is a ' high-level statement of broad intent' or a summary of overall objectives. It is a statement that 'embraces the desired future that the organisation is working towards. It doesn't have to be measurable; it should just quickly outline what you are trying to do.
a goal that is set for a programme.
A term used in module and programme descriptions. It indicates the direction or orientation of a module or programme in terms of its content and sometimes its context. An aim is written in terms of level, teaching intentions and management of learning.
