as intended

idiom

: in the way that has been planned
If everything goes as intended, he will graduate this spring.

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The last sentence is almost impossible to argue with, and players do of course have specific roles to carry out in the system so that everything works as intended. Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 But other than that, Wagner played the character exactly as intended, which is incredibly vulnerable. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025 Staying consistent helps ensure that the medication works as intended, leading to better outcomes. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025 Ask questions and ensure customers are experiencing products and services as intended. Kiernan White, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for as intended

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“As intended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20intended. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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