Aim vs. Rationale
Difference Between Aim and Rationale
Aimverb
To direct (a weapon or camera) toward a point.
Rationalenoun
The fundamental reasons for something; the basis
the rationale for dropping the atomic bomb.Aimverb
To direct or propel (an object, such as a ball) toward a point
aimed the pass at a wide receiver.aimed the shot at the lower right corner of the goal.Rationalenoun
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
Aimverb
To direct toward or intend for a particular goal or group
The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.Rationalenoun
A justification or rationalization for something.
Aimverb
To direct a weapon or camera
The sniper aimed carefully.Rationalenoun
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature);
the rationale for capital punishmentthe principles of internal-combustion enginesAimverb
To direct or propel an object toward a point
aimed for the far goalpost.Aimverb
To determine a course or direct an effort
aim for a better education.Aimverb
To propose to do something; intend
The historical society is aiming to restore the town hall.Aimnoun
The act of aiming
Take careful aim.Aimnoun
The ability to hit a target or intended point
a marksman with extraordinary aim.Aimnoun
The degree of accuracy of a weapon or of a person aiming a weapon or propelled object
Your aim was way off on that throw.Aimnoun
A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed
My aim was to try to make him laugh.Aimnoun
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 aimAimnoun
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Aimnoun
Intention or goal
My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.Aimnoun
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.Aimnoun
(obsolete) Conjecture; guess.
Aimverb
(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
He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.Aimverb
(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
to aim at a passto aim to do well in lifeAimverb
(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
to aim an arrow at the deerShe aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend.Aimverb
(transitive) To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
to aim a satirical comment at Communists in generalAimverb
To guess or conjecture.
Aimnoun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
his intent was to provide a new translationgood intentions are not enoughit was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needshe made no secret of his designsAimnoun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
the sole object of her trip was to see her childrenAimnoun
the action of directing something at an object;
he took aim and firedAimnoun
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Aimverb
aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment;
Please don't aim at your little brother!He trained his gun on the burglarDon't train your camera on the womenTake a swipe at one's opponentAimverb
propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noonAimverb
move into a desired direction of discourse;
What are you driving at?Aimverb
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Aimverb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's facecriticism directed at her superiordirect your anger towards others, not towards yourselfAimverb
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal;
She wanted to aim a punAimverb
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
