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.

INTENTION definition: an act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result. See examples of intention used in a sentence.

(Definition of intention from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of intention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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 …

It is my intention to remain in my position until a successor is elected. Unfortunately, his good intentions never seemed to last long.

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 …

Definition of intention. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

There are 19 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun intention, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Intention definition: The action or fact of intending.