Intent

A purpose or aim.

aim purpose intention

Intent refers to a purpose or aim, often in the context of psychology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence.

/ɪnˈtɛnt/

From Middle English entente, from Old French entente (agreement), from entendre (to understand).

Intent is like when you decide to build a tower with blocks - your purpose or aim is to make it tall and strong.

aim purpose intention design

cognition mental state

desire volition aim goal

behavior action thought process

artificial intelligence philosophical concept psychological concept