Meanings
plural statements of intent
- lawA formal statement that the author has a serious intention of doing something under specified conditions, and at a specified time
Synonyms: letter of intent
- informalAn indication of what a person or persons is likely to do in the near future
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.
2012 April 21, Jonathan Jurejko, “Newcastle 3-0 Stoke”, in BBC Sport1 more example
England delivered an impressive statement of intent in the Rugby World Cup opener by scorching to a 69-7 victory against the United States in front of a record crowd of 42,723 in Sunderland.
2025 August 22, Mike Henson, “England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA”, in BBC Sport
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA formal statement that the author has a serious intention of doing something under specified conditions, and at a specified time
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statement of intent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/statement%20of%20intent
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