Aim vs. Objective

Aim (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.

“Take time with the aim of your gun.”

“to take aim”

Aim (noun)

The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

Aim (noun)

Intention or goal

“My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.”

“purpose|design|scheme”

Aim (noun)

The ability of someone to aim straight; one’s faculty for being able to hit a physical target

“The police officer has excellent aim, always hitting the bullseye in shooting practice.”

Aim (noun)

Conjecture; guess.

Aim (verb)

To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

“He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.”

Aim (verb)

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

“to aim at a pass”

“to aim to do well in life”

Aim (verb)

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

“to aim an arrow at the deer”

“She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.”

Aim (verb)

To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group

“to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general”

Aim (verb)

To guess or conjecture.

Objective (adjective)

Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.

Objective (adjective)

Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.

Objective (adjective)

Based on observed facts.

Objective (adjective)

Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.

Objective (adjective)

Of, or relating to verbal conjugation that indicates the object (patient) of an action. In linguistic descriptions of Tundra Nenets, among others.

Objective (noun)

A material object that physically exists.

Objective (noun)

A goal that is striven for.

Objective (noun)

The objective case.

“object case|objective case”

Objective (noun)

a noun or pronoun in the objective case.

Objective (noun)

The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.