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intention
noun in·ten·tion \in-ˈten(t)-shən\
: the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
Full Definition of INTENTION
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: a determination to act in a certain way : resolve
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a : what one intends to do or bring about b : the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered
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: a process or manner of healing of incised wounds
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: concept; especially : a concept considered as the product of attention directed to an object of knowledge
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plural : purpose with respect to marriage
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First Known Use of INTENTION
14th century
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Synonym Discussion of INTENTION
intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about <announced his intention to marry>. intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness <the clear intent of the statute>. purpose suggests a more settled determination <being successful was her purpose in life>. design implies a more carefully calculated plan <the order of events came by accident, not design>. aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing <her aim was to raise film to an art form>. end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such <willing to use any means to achieve his end>. object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need <his constant object was the achievement of pleasure>. objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable <their objective is to seize the oil fields>. goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship <worked years to reach her goals>.
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INTENTION Defined for Kids
intention
noun in·ten·tion \in-ˈten-shən\
Definition of INTENTION for Kids
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: a determination to act in a particular way <She announced her intention to run for president.>
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: an aim or plan <It's his intention to win.>
Medical Dictionary
intention
noun in·ten·tion \in-ˈten-chən\
Medical Definition of INTENTION
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: a determination to act in a certain way
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: a process or manner of healing of incised wounds—see first intention, second intention
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