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INTENTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
Example:
my intention changed once I saw her
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("intention" is a kind of...):
volition; willing (the act of making a choice)
Derivation:
intend (have in mind as a purpose)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Example:
he made no secret of his designs
Synonyms:
aim; design; intent; intention; purpose
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("intention" is a kind of...):
end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "intention"):
idea; mind (your intention; what you intend to do)
cross-purpose (a contrary aim)
final cause ((philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process)
sake (the purpose of achieving or obtaining)
view (purpose; the phrase 'with a view to' means 'with the intention of' or 'for the purpose of')
will (a fixed and persistent intent or purpose)
Sense 3
Meaning:
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
Example:
his intentions are entirely honorable
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("intention" is a kind of...):
end; goal (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it)
Domain usage:
plural; plural form (the form of a word that is used to denote more than one)
Derivation:
intentional (characterized by conscious design or purpose)
Context examples:
Nonetheless, the researchers are also quick to point out that certain styles of humour may be employed to conceal negative intentions and feelings.
(Self-defeating humour promotes psychological well-being, University of Granada)
That way, it would be possible to detect if a criminal is lying or to know the true intentions of people trying to cross the border between two countries.
(The most reliable scientific model to date for detecting when a person is lying, based on thermography, University of Granada)
A new study reveals that saying sorry when making a social rejection can have the opposite effect of its intention.
(Sometimes You Shouldn't Say Sorry, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
The study of the end results of health services, with the intention of providing scientific evidence relating to the value of the decisions made by all who participate in the health care process.
(Outcomes Research, NCI Thesaurus)
An activity whose immediate and primary intention is the alteration of the physical or mental condition of the subject, study subject or experimental unit.
(Performed Procedure, NCI Thesaurus)
Concerning this there had been some secrecy, which confirmed the idea that she had gone with the intention of throwing someone off her track.
(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Sir William, said he, it is my intention to attempt a small deed, and I ask you therefore that you will lead this outfall upon the camp.
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
This suspense, I know, is telling upon all of you; but it is now our intention to make an end of it.
(The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson)
Sir, said Captain Smollett, with no intention to take offence, I deny your right to put words into my mouth.
(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)
A completed activity whose immediate and primary intention is the alteration of the physical or mental condition of the subject, study subject or experimental unit.
(Performed Procedure, NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)
