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in·ten·tion
(ĭn-tĕn′shən)n.
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. Archaic Import; meaning.
[Middle English entencioun, from Old French intention, from Latin intentiō, intentiōn-, from intentus, intent, from past participle of intendere, to direct attention; see intend.]
Synonyms: intention, intent, purpose, goal, end, aim, object, objective
These nouns refer to what one plans to do or achieve. Intention simply signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow: It is my intention to work for a year and then go back to school. Intent more strongly implies deliberateness: The executor complied with the testator's intent. Purpose stresses the desired result of one's actions or efforts and often implies a sense of dedication: The organization's purpose is to build affordable housing. A goal is something rewarding or fulfilling that inspires a sustained endeavor: The college's goal was to raise sixty million dollars for a new library. End suggests an ultimate or overriding goal: The candidate wanted to win and pursued every means to achieve that end. Aim stresses the direction one's efforts take in pursuit of something: The aim of the legislation is to spur the development of renewable energy. An object is a specific outcome or result on which one is focused: The object of chess is to checkmate your opponent's king. An objective is a goal that one is assigned or motivated to achieve: The report outlines the committee's objectives.
These nouns refer to what one plans to do or achieve. Intention simply signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow: It is my intention to work for a year and then go back to school. Intent more strongly implies deliberateness: The executor complied with the testator's intent. Purpose stresses the desired result of one's actions or efforts and often implies a sense of dedication: The organization's purpose is to build affordable housing. A goal is something rewarding or fulfilling that inspires a sustained endeavor: The college's goal was to raise sixty million dollars for a new library. End suggests an ultimate or overriding goal: The candidate wanted to win and pursued every means to achieve that end. Aim stresses the direction one's efforts take in pursuit of something: The aim of the legislation is to spur the development of renewable energy. An object is a specific outcome or result on which one is focused: The object of chess is to checkmate your opponent's king. An objective is a goal that one is assigned or motivated to achieve: The report outlines the committee's objectives.
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intention
(ɪnˈtɛnʃən)n
1. a purpose or goal; aim: it is his intention to reform.
2. (Law) law the resolve or design with which a person does or refrains from doing an act, a necessary ingredient of certain offences
3. (Medicine) med a natural healing process, as by first intention, in which the edges of a wound cling together with no tissue between, or by second intention, in which the wound edges adhere with granulation tissue
4. (usually plural) design or purpose with respect to a proposal of marriage (esp in the phrase honourable intentions)
5. an archaic word for meaning, intentness
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in•ten•tion
(ɪnˈtɛn ʃən)n.
1. an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result.
2. the end or object intended; purpose.
3. intentions,
a. purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct: a bungler with good intentions.
b. purpose or attitude with respect to marriage: Are his intentions serious?
4. the act or fact of intending.
5. Logic. reference by signs, concepts, etc., to concrete things, their properties, classes, or the relationships among them.
6. meaning or significance.
7. the person or thing meant to benefit from a prayer or religious offering.
[1300–50; Middle English < Latin intēnsio]
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See also related terms for imply.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
intention
An aim or design (as distinct from capability) to execute a specified course of action.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
intention
1. 'intention to' and 'intention of'
When someone intends to do something, you can talk about their intention to do it or their intention of doing it.
He declared his intention to apply for the job.
They announced their intention of starting a new business.
You can say that it is someone's intention to do something.
It had been her intention to go for a walk.
It was not my intention to offend anyone.
Be Careful!
Don't say that 'it is someone's intention of doing' something.
2. 'with the intention'
You can say that someone does something with the intention of doing something else, when they intend to do the second thing.
He had come with the intention of talking to Paco.
Be Careful!
Don't say that someone does something 'with the intention to do' something else.
3. 'no intention'
You can say that someone has no intention of doing something.
She had no intention of telling him what really happened.
Be Careful!
Don't say that someone 'has no intention to do' something.
meaning
– intention – opinion1. 'meaning'
The meaning of a word, expression, or gesture is the thing or idea that it refers to or represents.
The word 'guide' is used with various meanings.
This gesture has the same meaning throughout Italy.
The meaning of what someone says is what they intend to express.
The meaning of his remark was clear.
2. 'intention'
Don't use 'meaning' to refer to what someone intends to do. Don't say, for example, 'His meaning was to leave without paying'. Say 'His intention was to leave without paying'.
Their intention is to finish the work by Friday.
3. 'opinion'
Don't use 'meaning' to refer to what someone thinks about something. Don't say, for example, 'I think he should go. What's your meaning?' You say 'I think he should go. What's your opinion?'
My opinion is that this is completely the wrong thing to do.
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| Noun | 1. |  intention - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"goal, end - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" idea, mind - your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces" cross-purpose - a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes" final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument" view - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'; "he took the computer with a view to pawning it" will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; "where there's a will there's a way" |
| 2. | intention - (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable" goal, end - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one | |
| 3. | intention - an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her" |
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intention
noun aim, plan, idea, goal, end, design, target, wish, scheme, purpose, desire, object, objective, determination, intent He announced his intention of standing for parliament.
Proverbs
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions"
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intention
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Translations
قَصْد، نِيَّهنِيَّةٌ
záměrúmysl
hensigtintention
قصدمنظور
aikomus
namjera
feltett szándékszándék
ætlun
意図
의도
intenţie
namen
avsikt
ความตั้งใจ
ý định
intention
[ɪnˈtenʃən] N → intención f, propósito mI have no intention of going → no tengo la menor intención de ir
I have every intention of going → tengo plena intención de ir
with the best of intentions → con la mejor intención
what are your intentions? → ¿qué piensas hacer?, ¿qué proyectos tienes?
his intentions toward the girl were strictly honourable → pensaba casarse con la joven
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
intention
[ɪnˈtɛnʃən] n → intention fgood intentions → de bonnes intentions
with the best of intentions, with the best intentions → avec les meilleures intentions
sb's intention to do sth → l'intention de qn de faire qch
It is my intention to remain until a successor is found → Mon intention est de demeurer en place jusqu'à ce qu'un successeur soit trouvé.
to have no intention of doing sth → n'avoir aucune intention de faire qch
I have no intention of resigning → Je n'ai aucune intention de démissionner.
to have every intention of doing sth → avoir la ferme intention de faire qch
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
intention
n
→ Absicht f, → Intention f; what was your intention in publishing the article? → mit welcher Absicht haben Sie den Artikel veröffentlicht?; it is my intention to punish you severely → ich beabsichtige, Sie streng zu bestrafen; I have every intention of doing it → ich habe die feste Absicht, das zu tun; to have no intention of doing something → nicht die Absicht haben, etw zu tun; I have no or I haven’t the least or the slightest intention of staying! → ich habe nicht die geringste Absicht hier zu bleiben, ich denke nicht daran hier zu bleiben; with good intentions → mit guten Vorsätzen; with the best of intentions → in der besten Absicht; with the intention of … → in der Absicht zu …, mit dem Vorsatz zu …; his intentions are good, but he seldom carries them out → er hat immer gute Vorsätze pl, → aber er führt sie selten aus
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
intention
[inˈtɛnʃ/ən] n → intenzione fI have no intention of going → non ho nessuna intenzione di andare
I have every intention of going → ho proprio intenzione di andare
with the best of intentions → con le migliori intenzioni del mondo
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
intend
(inˈtend) verb1. to mean or plan (to do something or that someone else should do something). Do you still intend to go?; Do you intend them to go?; Do you intend that they should go too?
2. to mean (something) to be understood in a particular way. His remarks were intended to be a compliment.
3. (with for) to direct at. That letter/bullet was intended for me.
inˈtent (-t) adjective1. (with on) meaning, planning or wanting to do (something). He's intent on going; He's intent on marrying the girl.
2. (with on) concentrating hard on. He was intent on the job he was doing.
noun purpose; what a person means to do. He broke into the house with intent to steal.
inˈtention (-ʃən) noun what a person plans or intends to do. He has no intention of leaving; He went to see the boss with the intention of asking for a pay rise; If I have offended you, it was quite without intention; good intentions.
inˈtentional (-ʃənl) adjective (negative unintentional) done, said etc deliberately and not by accident. I'm sorry I offended you – it wasn't intentional; intentional cruelty.
inˈtentionally adverbinˈtently adverb
with great concentration. He was watching her intently.
intent,
intention
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intention
→ نِيَّةٌ záměr hensigt Absicht πρόθεση intención aikomus intention namjera intenzione 意図 의도 bedoeling hensikt intencja intenção намерение avsikt ความตั้งใจ niyet ý định 用意Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
in·ten·tion
n. intención.
1. meta o propósito;
2. proceso natural en la curación de heridas.
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