The difference between Aim and Design
When used as nouns, aim means the pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck, whereas design means a plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
When used as verbs, aim means to point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it, whereas design means to plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
check bellow for the other definitions of Aim and Design
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Aim as a noun:
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Examples:
"Take time with the aim of your gun."
"to take aim'"
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Aim as a noun:
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
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Aim as a noun:
Intention or goal
Examples:
"My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy''."
"synonyms: purpose design scheme"
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Aim as a noun:
The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target
Examples:
"The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice."
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Aim as a noun (obsolete):
Conjecture; guess.
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Aim as a verb (intransitive):
To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Examples:
"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
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Aim as a verb (intransitive):
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
Examples:
"to aim at a pass"
"to aim to do well in life"
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Aim as a verb (transitive):
To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
Examples:
"to aim an arrow at the deer"
"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
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Aim as a verb (transitive):
To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
Examples:
"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
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Aim as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To guess or conjecture.
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Aim as a noun:
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Design as a noun:
A plan (with more or less detail) for the structure and functions of an artifact, building or system.
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Design as a noun:
A pattern, as an element of a work of art or architecture.
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Design as a noun:
The composition of a work of art.
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Design as a noun:
Intention or plot.
Examples:
"To be hateful of the truth by design."
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Design as a noun:
The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.
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Design as a noun:
The art of designing
Examples:
"Danish furniture design is world-famous."
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Design as a verb (transitive):
To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
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Design as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To plan (to do something).
Examples:
"The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World."
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Design as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To assign, appoint (something someone); to designate.
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Design as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To mark out and exhibit; to designate; to indicate; to show; to point out; to appoint.