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Aim vs. Goal objective

Aim

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

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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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Goal objective

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

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • An aim is what you hope to achieve and focuses on the direction rather than the end point.
  • A goal is the result or achievement toward which effort is directed and is specific and time-bound.
  • An objective is a specific result that a person or system aims to achieve within a time frame and with available resources.
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