Difference between Take Aim and Aim

TAKE AIM vs AIM: NOUN

The ability to hit a target or intended point.
The action of directing something at an object
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
The act of aiming.
The degree of accuracy of a weapon or of a person aiming a weapon or propelled object.
A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed: : intention.
Conjecture; guess.
The act of aiming or directing anything (as a weapon, a blow, a discourse, or a remark) at or toward a particular point or object with the intention of striking or affecting it; the pointing or directing of a missile.
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be affected; the mark or target.
A purpose; intention; design; scheme: as, men are often disappointed of their aim.
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.
Intention; purpose; design; scheme.
To encourage.
Course; direction: in particular, the direction in which a missile is pointed; the line of shot.

Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
To direct criticism (towards).
Aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at')

Propose or intend
Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
Aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Move into a desired direction of discourse
To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

To direct or propel an object toward a point.
To direct a weapon or camera.
To direct toward or intend for a particular goal or group.
To determine a course or direct an effort.
To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it.
To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by an infinitive
To guess or conjecture.
To direct (a weapon or camera) toward a point.
To propose to do something; intend.
To direct or propel (an object, such as a ball) toward a point.

To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

To esteem; consider. To estimate; guess; conjecture. Wyclif. To calculate; devise; intend.
To direct or point at something; level: as, to aim the fist or a blow; to aim a satire or a reflection at some person or vice.
To give a certain direction and elevation to (a gun, cannon, arrow, etc.), for the purpose of causing the projectile, when the weapon is discharged, to hit the object intended to be struck: as, to aim a gun.
To estimate; guess; conjecture.
To direct or point anything, as a weapon or missile, toward an object.
To direct one's intention, purpose, or action, as to the attainment or accomplishment of something; intend; endeavor: as, a man aims at distinction; aim to be just in all you do.
(idiom) (take aim) To aim a weapon or object to be propelled.
(idiom) (take aim) To direct criticism or one's attention at something.
(initialism) AIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

Crack down, Fend off, Fatten up, Eke out, Sniff out, Snuff out, Say farewell, Dip into, Get rid of, Make headway, Shrug off, Train, Direct, Take, Aim

Heading, Train, Object, Direct, Point, Take aim, Purport, Propose, Place, Aspire, Target, Intent, Purpose, Intention, Objective

Crack down, Fend off, Fatten up, Eke out, Sniff out, Snuff out, Say farewell, Dip into, Get rid of, Make headway, Shrug off, Train, Direct, Take, Aim

Heading, Train, Object, Direct, Point, Take aim, Purport, Propose, Place, Aspire, Target, Intent, Purpose, Intention, Objective

We aim to show you accurate product information.
Some lessons may require more than one aim.
This has been our long standing silent aim.
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the screening accuracy of four brief alcohol screening instruments in a general hospital setting.
Still, although that is the aim of most epistemologists, the question arises of whether it is a coherent aim.
And you took aim therefore, you took aim at him, correct?
The aim expresses what the research is trying to determine, while the objectives express the measurable components of the aim.
Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the predictive power.
Aim: The aim of the present study is to identify the most promising strategies for improving.
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