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States the clear-versus-ambiguous rule and sample prompt wording, but does not specify how to detect ambiguity.

Intention

As explained in Build an AI Agent (From Scratch)

User intent is the goal or desired outcome underlying a user's request to an AI system.

User intent is the goal underlying a request. For an agent, it guides whether to act immediately or ask for clarification. section 2.3.2

Use intent clarity to choose the next step:

When intent is clear, execute without asking permission: search for the weather, calculate, or open a file for analysis. section 2.3.2
When intent is ambiguous, ask a minimal question to clarify before acting. section 2.3.2

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Related concepts

intuitioncontrasts with · Intuition is the formation of a judgment or insight without deliberate, explicit analytical reasoning.
goalcontrasts with · A goal is a desired outcome or state that an actor or system aims to achieve and that can guide action or evaluation.
contextpart of · Context is the surrounding information, state, or circumstances available to a system or observer that shape interpretation or behavior.
actioncontrasts with · An action is a choice or operation selected or performed by an actor that can affect a system or environment or produce an outcome.

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