Aim and Theory

Aim

Aim noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Theory and aim are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Aim".

Nearby Words: aimed, aiming

Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Aim and theory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aim" instead a noun "Theory".

good	good aim	good theory
best	best aim	best theory
particular	particular aim	particular theory
better	better aim	better theory
Other adjectives: similar, original, proper, actual, entire, real, great, main, general, political, insane.

Utilitarianism is the theory that the desirable results to aim for is to maximize the good and minimize the bad.

Source: Hedonism Tropes
Setsuna: Eh...um...this...I mean...well, to aim for a vital spot is basic theory and... I'M SORRY SENSEI!

Source: Groin Attack / Anime and Manga
In theory, of course, the aim was "global liberation" rather than "global domination"... this would all be checked by the rise of Stalin, who believed that "Socialism in One Country" was more realistic and necessary to allay Capitalist fears.

Source: Take Over the World

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