Definition of intention
1a
: what one intends to do or bring about
b
: the object for which a prayer, mass, or pious act is offered
2
: a determination to act in a certain way : resolve
3
intentions plural
: purpose with respect to marriage
4
: import, significance
5
: a process or manner of healing of incised wounds
6
: concept
especially
: a concept considered as the product of attention directed to an object of knowledge
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The first known use of intention was in the 14th century
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