aim

US /eɪm/

Definition

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Our aim is to reduce delivery times by twenty percent.

targeta reference point to shoot at
objectivethe goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
goalthe state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

Easy take aim at targets
to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding aim at targets
Medium aim to improve efficiency
to aim to improve efficiency, meaning to point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Hard primary strategic aim of reforms
describing primary strategic aim of reforms (a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen)
Very Hard take aim at entrenched monopolies
to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding aim at entrenched monopolies

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.