1)

The positioning of a weapon, prior to execution, such that it can be delivered with precision and accuracy to the intended target - typically on a direct line.

2)

The conceptual goal or outcome of a specific event or situation.

Inflected Form(s):

Aims (plural), Aimed (past tense), Aiming (verb, adjective)

Comments:

1)

Aiming primary purpose is to help in the accurate delivery of weapons. Without aiming the accuracy of a weapon is questionable and therefore should always be attempted.

Aiming can be accomplished in the following ways:

a.without aid - usually accomplished by weaponpositioning

b.with aid (a.k.a. Contouring) - accomplished via the use of environmental objects to help guide the weapon to its intended target.

2)

This is the layman's term for goal or intended outcome.

Example(s):

1)

Pointing your fist at the intended target, before delivering a punch is typically an unaided form of aiming.

2)

Trying to score more points in sparring is one aim of the match.

Synonym(s):

1)

Align, Angle of Efficiency, Contour Guidance, Guided Angle of Delivery, Guiding

2)

goal, purpose

Related Definition(s):

1)

Contour, Position

2)

Constituent, Tactic

Related Term(s):

1)

Line of Sight, Positional Aim, Positional Alignment, Weapon Alignment

2)

Psychological Weapon, Strategic Ploy