aim

B1Frequent NGSL-1

UK /eɪm/US /eɪm/

Meaning

noun

the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve

“the stated aims of the study ”

verb

to try or plan to achieve something

“He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot).”

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“Transportation market so long-term aims”

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