Competence vs. Intention
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Intention
Intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future. Intention involves mental activities such as planning and forethought.
Competence (noun)
The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
Competence (noun)
The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
Competence (noun)
A sustainable income.
Competence (noun)
In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.
"That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."
Intention (noun)
The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
"The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy."
"My intention was to marry a wealthy widow."
"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."
Intention (noun)
Tension; straining, stretching.
Intention (noun)
A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Intention (noun)
The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
Intention (noun)
Any mental apprehension of an object.
Intention (noun)
The process of the healing of a wound.
Intention (verb)
Intend
Intention (noun)
a thing intended; an aim or plan
"he announced his intention to stand for re-election"
"she was full of good intentions"
Intention (noun)
the action or fact of intending
"intention is just one of the factors that will be considered"
Intention (noun)
a person's plans, especially a man's, in respect to marriage
"if his intentions aren't honourable, I never want to see him again"
Intention (noun)
the healing process of a wound.
Intention (noun)
conceptions formed by directing the mind towards an object.
Competence (noun)
The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy; power.
Competence (noun)
Property or means sufficient for the necessaries and conveniences of life; sufficiency without excess.
Competence (noun)
Legal capacity or qualifications; fitness; as, the competency of a witness or of a evidence.
Competence (noun)
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, especially possession of the skill and knowledge required (for a task).
Intention (noun)
A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Intention (noun)
A determination to act in a certain way or to do a certain thing; purpose; design; as, an intention to go to New York.
Intention (noun)
The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
Intention (noun)
The state of being strained. See Intension.
Intention (noun)
Any mental apprehension of an object.
Competence (noun)
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Intention (noun)
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"
Intention (noun)
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal;
"his intentions are entirely honorable"
Intention (noun)
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out;
"my intention changed once I saw her"
