noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  "his intent was to provide a new translation"
• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
• the action of directing something at an object
  "he took aim and fired"
• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

verb

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
  "Please don't aim at your little brother!"
• propose or intend
  "I aim to arrive at noon"
• move into a desired direction of discourse
  "What are you driving at?"
• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public