The difference between Aim and Intention
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 intention means the goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
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 intention means intend.
check bellow for the other definitions of Aim and Intention
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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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Intention as a noun:
The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
Examples:
"The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy."
"My intention was to marry a wealthy widow."
"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."
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Intention as a noun (obsolete):
Tension; straining, stretching.
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Intention as a noun:
A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
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Intention as a noun (obsolete):
The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
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Intention as a noun (obsolete):
Any mental apprehension of an object.
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Intention as a noun (medicine):
The process of the healing of a wound.
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Intention as a verb:
Intend