English · Science & Technology
aim
/eɪm/
[/eɪm/]
the purpose of a study
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An aim is what a person or piece of work is trying to achieve. Science reports begin with the aim of the experiment.
Example
The aim of this experiment is to measure friction.
The aim of this experiment is to measure friction.
Etymology
From Old French 'esmer', from Latin 'aestimare' meaning to estimate.
How & Where It’s Used
Stated at the start of experiments and projects.