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aiming

/ˈeɪ.mɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of directing a weapon, such as a gun or bow, at a target.

    - "During the archery competition, each contestant took turns aiming and shooting at the target."
    - "The sniper took careful aim before firing the shot."
  • Noun

    The ability to direct one's actions towards achieving a particular goal.

    - "With determination and focus, she set her sights on her career goal and began aiming for it."
    - "The coach encouraged the team to keep their eye on the ball and aim for a win."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with aiming
aims , gains , rains , chains
Variants
List of all variants of aiming that leads to same result
aim , aimed , aiming , aims
Forms
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aims, aimed, aiming


Etymology
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Old English egan ‘aim, target’, related to egan ‘edge’.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for the longest shot with a bow and arrow is 825.6 meters (2,705.4 feet).

  2. The term 'aim' is also used in astronomy to describe the direction that a celestial body is located in the sky.


Related Concepts
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  1. Accuracy: The degree to which a measurement, calculation, or action is correct.

  2. Target: An object or area intended to be hit or reached.


Culture
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Aiming has been a significant concept in various aspects of human culture. In sports, aiming is a fundamental skill for accuracy and success. In literature, aiming is a metaphor for setting goals and striving for achievement. In art, aiming can be represented through the use of arrows, targets, or other symbols of direction.

How to Memorize "aiming"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize aiming, visualize yourself taking careful aim at a target, focusing intently on the sight.
    - Imagine the arrow or bullet leaving the weapon and flying straight towards the bullseye.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'aiming' with the idea of direction and accuracy.
    - Think of the word 'target' and visualize the connection between aiming and hitting that target.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'aiming' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Aiming Is Making It Go Right'.


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