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1
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
- her intention is to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states
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2
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
- she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing
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The first known use of intention was in the 14th century
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