Hypothesis vs. Aim
Hypothesisnoun
(sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
Hypothesisnoun
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
Hypothesisnoun
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.
Hypothesisnoun
A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer.
Hypothesisnoun
A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.
Hypothesisnoun
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Hypothesisnoun
a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena;
Hypothesisnoun
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Hypothesis
A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. For a hypothesis to be a scientific hypothesis, the scientific method requires that one can test it.
Aimnoun
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Aimnoun
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Aimnoun
Intention or goal
Aimnoun
The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target
Aimnoun
(obsolete) Conjecture; guess.
Aimverb
(intransitive) To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
Aimverb
(intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
Aimverb
(transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
Aimverb
(transitive) To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
Aimverb
To guess or conjecture.
Aimverb
To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.
Aimverb
To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; - followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.
Aimverb
To guess or conjecture.
Aimverb
To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).
Aimnoun
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Aimnoun
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Aimnoun
Intention; purpose; design; scheme.
Aimnoun
Conjecture; guess.
Aimnoun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
Aimnoun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
Aimnoun
the action of directing something at an object;
Aimnoun
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Aimverb
aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment;
Aimverb
propose or intend;
Aimverb
move into a desired direction of discourse;
Aimverb
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Aimverb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;
Aimverb
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal;
Aimverb
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Aimverb
point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target
Aimverb
direct (a missile or blow) at someone or something
Aimverb
direct information, a product, or an action towards (a particular group)
Aimverb
have the intention of achieving
Aimnoun
a purpose or intention; a desired outcome
Aimnoun
the directing of a weapon or missile at a target
