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   In·ten·tion

   /inˈten(t)SHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing intended; an aim or plan: "she was full of good intentions" Similar aimpurposeintentobjectiveobjectgoaltargetenddesignplanschemeresolveresolutiondeterminationwishdesireambitionideadreamaspirationhope
   • ▪ the action or fact of intending: "intention is just one of the factors that will be considered" Similar deliberatenessintentionalityintentdesigncalculationpremeditationpreconceptionforethoughtplanplanningpreplanningadvance planningprearrangementmalice aforethoughtOpposite inadvertencyaccident
   • ▪ a person's designs, especially a man's, in respect to marriage: "if his intentions aren't honorable, I never want to see him again"
   • 2. the healing process of a wound.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French entencion, from Latin intentio(n-) ‘stretching, purpose’, from intendere (see intend).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › intentIntent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim. the director's intent. 2. a. : the act or fact of intending : purpose. especially : the design or purpose to commit a wrongful or criminal act. admitted wounding him with intent. b. : the state of mind with which an act is done : volition. 3. a. : meaning, significance. b.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intentionIntention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An intention is idea that you plan (or intend) to carry out. If you mean something, it's an intention. Your goal, purpose, or aim is your intention. It's something you mean to do, whether you pull it off or not.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTENTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   intention. noun [ C or U ] us / ɪnˈten.ʃ ə n / uk / ɪnˈten.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. B2. something that you want and plan to do: [ + to infinitive ] It wasn't my intention to exclude her from the list - I just forgot her. intention of I've no intention of changing my plans just to fit in with his.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · intention, intent, purpose all refer to a wish that one means to carry out. intention is the general word: His intention is good. intent is chiefly legal or literary: attack with intent to kill. purpose implies having a goal or determination to achieve something: Her strong sense of purpose is reflected in her studies.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   the road to hell is paved with good intentions. (saying) it is not enough to intend to do good things; you must actually do them. Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › intentionIntention - definition of intention by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The action or fact of intending: Are computers capable of intention? 2. a. An aim that guides action; an objective: My intention is to learn Russian. b. intentions Purpose with respect to marriage: She worried that his intentions were not honorable. 3. Medicine The process by which or the manner in which a wound heals. 4.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › intentIntent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you have an intent, you have a motive or purpose. Intention and intent are synonyms, but with a subtle difference. Intention implies a general desire or plan to accomplish something, while intent is a little stronger, indicating a firm resolve to get it done. Intent can be used as a noun or adjective. So you may be intent on finishing your ...