Glossary

Intent Recognition

Classifying strategic intent behind interactions (informative, transactional, social). A click is not just a click.

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Definition

Intent Recognition is the classification of the strategic intent behind user interactions-whether an interaction is informative (seeking knowledge), transactional (ready to convert), or social (engagement, sharing). A click is not just a click; it carries intent. Sentient OS applies intent recognition in Layer 2 (The Translator) of the architecture, using NLP and behavioral signals to classify interactions. Intent scoring drives budget allocation: high-intent segments receive more spend. Conversion modeling weights intent in driver analysis. Intent recognition enables the platform to distinguish between casual browsers and serious buyers, between exploratory engagement and conversion-ready behavior. It transforms raw signals into strategically meaningful categories.

Why It Matters

Intent recognition is how Sentient allocates budget and prioritizes audiences. High-intent segments get more; low-intent gets less. Deterministic allocation depends on intent classification.

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