For a chatbot, what is an intent?

It's the reason why a user is sending a message in a chatbot, such as to find a store's opening hours or to speak to a customer service representative.

It's the text a user types to describe just about anything, such as a time, place, person, or number.

It's the replies to user questions, representing each possible word or phrase a use might enter.

It's the backend system that can engage in an interactive dialog with the user about a particular topic.