INTENTION

n. determination to do something in particular, plan; aim, goal, purpose; meaning, import, significance

An 's intention in performing an action is their specific purpose in doing so, the end or goal they aim at, or intend to accomplish. Whether an action is successful or unsuccessful depends at least on whether the intended result was brought about. Other consequences of someone's acting are called unintentional. Intentional behavior can also be just thoughtful and deliberate goal-directedness.
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Intention /in·ten·tion/ 1. a manner of healing; see under healing. 2. a goal or desired end. in·ten·tion n. 1. An aim that guides action. 2. [more]Intention - Community and Resources

Noun
1. 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"
(synonym) purpose, intent, aim, design
(hypernym) goal, end
(hyponym) mind, idea
2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal; "his intentions are entirely honorable"
(hypernym) goal, end
(classification) plural, plural form
3. an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out; "my intention changed once I saw her"
(hypernym) volition, willing
(derivation) intend, mean, think

n. intention, purpose, intent; design, motive