aspiration

US /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a hope or ambition of achieving something

:
Her greatest aspiration is to become a doctor.
He has high aspirations for his career.
2.

the action of drawing breath

:
The doctor checked his patient's aspiration.
Care must be taken to prevent food aspiration into the lungs.