intention
/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
- Tension; straining, stretching.
- A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
- The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
- Any mental apprehension of an object.
- The process of the healing of a wound.
- Intend
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