[eɪm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target
(e.g: aim the camcorder at some suitable object)

- have the intention of achieving
(e.g: the programme will aim at deepening understanding)


Phrases:
- aim high
- take aim

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare ‘assess, estimate’), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare)

[eɪm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
(e.g: our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline)

- the directing of a weapon or missile at a target
(e.g: his aim was perfect)


Phrases:
- aim high
- take aim

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare ‘assess, estimate’), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare)

[eɪm], (Abbreviation)

Definitions:
- Alternative Investment Market (a subsidiary market of the London Stock Exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing)


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