Aim-Goal-Objective | Commonly Confused Words

Aim

/eɪm/

The act of directing a weapon or object at a target or the purpose or intention behind an action.

The only question is the extent of its aims.Stone lifts his gun, aiming it toward Spike.I aimed my gun and shot.

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/ɡəʊl əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

A desired result or outcome that a person aims to achieve.

Think of aim as a direction you point towards, like setting your sights on a target.
A goal is more specific and often has a clear outcome or result, like scoring in a game.
An objective is a more formal term often used in professional or academic contexts, representing detailed steps in achieving a goal or aim.