aim [aym] verb (past and past participle aimed, present participle aim·ing, 3rd person present singular aims) 1. transitive and intransitive verb point object: to point a weapon or object or direct a blow at somebody or something 2. intransitive verb plan to do something: to intend or plan to do something 3. transitive verb direct message: to target words, a message, an action, or a product at a person or group noun (plural aims) 1. intention: a plan to do or achieve something 2. act of aiming: an act or manner of aiming Take aim and fire. 3. skill in aiming: skill at hitting a target Her aim was perfect. 4. degree of accuracy: the level of accuracy of a weapon A rifle has more precise aim than a shotgun. [14th century. < Old French esmer "estimate," aesmer "aim at" < Latin aestimare (see estimate)] -aim·er, noun