What does "statement of intent" mean?

A formal statement that the author has a serious intention of doing something under specified conditions, and at a specified time

Statement of intent

Q: What is a synonym for "statement of intent"?

Common synonyms include: aim, declaration, express intention, goal statement, learning aim, learning plan.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
A formal statement that the author has a serious intention of doing something under specified conditions, and at a specified time
2
An indication of what a person or persons is likely to do in the near future informal
"The top six are assured of continental competition and after making a statement of intent against Stoke, it would take a dramatic collapse for Newcastle to surrender their place."

Synonyms

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aim declaration express intention goal statement learning aim learning plan

Antonyms

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ambiguity confusion uncertainty unclear purpose

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"The top six are assured of continental competition and after making a statement of intent against Stoke, it would take a dramatic collapse for Newcastle to surrender their place."

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