intentions

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aim, purpose n.
goal n.

NOUN

aim, purpose

Synonyms

WEAK

acceptation animus bottom line conation design desire drift end goal heart hope idea import intendment meaning meat name of the game nature notion nub nuts and bolts object objective plan point project purport scheme score sense significance significancy signification target understanding volition will wish

NOUN

goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim hope motive objective plan purpose

STRONG

animus design designation drift end impulsion object point struggle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discouragement

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intentions

More resources must be dedicated to model alignment, or ensuring that an AI model’s behaviors match human values and intentions, he argued.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

“It comes from the heart. ... There’s no political agenda,” Turnacliff said of his intentions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

The framework covers so-called model misalignment, a term used by researchers to describe AI that acts in ways that ignore or conflict with human intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The dot plot was originally designed to give a heads-up to the public about the Fed’s intentions in order to avoid bouts of instability in the economy.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Six days after Bobby’s arrival back in the United States, the Marshall Chess Club followed through on its intentions and held a reception for him with more than one hundred members in attendance.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady