intention

Betekenis

Noun

1. A course of action that a person intends to follow.
2. The goal or purpose.
3. (obsolete) Tension; straining, stretching.
4. A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object or a purpose (an intent); closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
5. (obsolete) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
6. (obsolete) Any mental apprehension of an object.
7. The process of the healing of a wound.

Verb

To intend.

Koppelteken as

in‧ten‧tion

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

Etimologie

From Middle English entencioun, intention, from Old French entencion, from Latin intentiō, intentiōnem. Compare intent.

Sinne

I'm never more aware of a room's acoustics than when I'm trying to enjoy a snack I have no intention of sharing .