【英国问答】Intent和intention(1/2)

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        Babak from Iran asks:
What is the difference between intention and intent?

       
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        Babak
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Hello Babak. Thank you for your question about intent and intention. Both words are nouns that come from the verb intend, which means to have something in mind as a plan or purpose.
In terms of meaning, there is little difference between these two nouns. They both mean a plan, or purpose, to do something. However, there is a difference in the way we use the words. Intent is used in more formal situations, such as in legal contexts, whereas intention is used in a wide range of situations. It is a more everyday word. Also, in grammatical terms, intent is an uncountable noun and intention is a countable noun.