/ɪntɛˈnts/ - [intents] -
We found 3 definitions of intents from 2 different sources.
NounPlural: intents |
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intent - the intended meaning of a communication | ||
purport, spirit | ||
signification, meaning, significance, import the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?" | ||
intent - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" | ||
purpose, intention, aim, design | ||
goal, end a successful attempt at scoring; "the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play" | ||
idea, mind the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind" | ||
cross-purpose a contrary aim; "at cross-purposes" | ||
final cause (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process | ||
sake a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest" | ||
view the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited" |