Pointing or directing something toward a target, or working toward a specific goal.
From Old French 'aimer' meaning to direct or aim, possibly influenced by Latin 'ad' (toward) and 'initium' (to take aim). The meaning broadened from physical aiming to any kind of goal-directed action.
Archers literally aim arrows at targets, but the word works perfectly for someone aiming for a college degree or aiming to become a doctor—we use the same word for targeting anything!
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