Definition of intentional
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an intentional and premeditated killing
I apologize for the omission of your name from the list. It was not intentional.
Recent Examples of intentional from the Web
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There was no evidence the ordeal at the Star Buffet & Grill near Lancaster was intentional, and no criminal charges have been filed, East Lampeter police said in statement.
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The blurriness in tone is partly intentional and partly, one suspects, a consequence of being much handled.
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The site functions almost as an intentional A-B test, with users being asked to identify which of two GIFs better represents an emotion.
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The result, intentional or otherwise, is that allies and friendly nations have begun to at least think about the alternatives.
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Hopkins sued for damages, citing breach of contract, defamation, intentional interference with a contract and violating the N.C. blacklisting statute and federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Brown issued an intentional walk, then New Trier senior outfielder Sean Douaire hit a two-run double with two outs and the count full.
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After an intentional walk, Tim Beckham hit Barnette’s third pitch for a three-run homer and a 10-7 lead.
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Against LSU, the left-handed hitter went 0-for-3 with two intentional walks, including once by Newman to load the bases in the ninth.
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Circa 1677
First Known Use of intentional
circa 1677
Synonym Discussion of intentional
INTENTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
intentional
playDefinition of intentional for English Language Learners
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: done in a way that is planned or intended
INTENTIONAL Defined for Kids
intentional
playDefinition of intentional for Students
: done in a deliberate way : not accidental an intentional error
intentionally
adverbLaw Dictionary
intentional
playLegal Definition of intentional
: done with intent an intentional tort intentional discrimination
intentionally
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