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intention

in.ten.tion \in-'ten-ch*n\ n 1: a determination to act in a certain way : 
   RESOLVE  pl  2: purpose with respect to marriage  3: an intended object : 
   AIM; specif : the object for which  a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered 
   4: IMPORT, SIGNIFICANCE  5: CONCEPT; esp : a concept considered as the 
   product of atte ntion directed to an object of knowledge 6: a process or 
   manner of healing of incised wounds OBJECT, OBJECTIVE, GOAL: INTENTION 
   implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about; INTENT 
   suggests clearer formulation or more deliberation; PURPOSE suggests a more 
   settled determination; DESIGN implies a more carefully calculated plan; AIM 
   adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or 
   accomplishing; END stresses the intended effect of action often in 
   distinction or contrast to the action or means as such; OBJECT may equal 
   END but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need 
   and may nearly approach motive; OBJECTIVE implies something tangible and 
   immediately attainable; GOAL suggests something attained only by prolonged 
   effort and hardship SYN syn INTENT, PURPOSE, DESIGN, AIM, END,