This is the 8343rd most frequent Swedish word.
avses
"Avses" means "is intended" or "is referred to."
Here, 'avses' describes a plan or intention for something to occur or be completed.
Den avses att vara klar innan nästa möte.
It is intended to be ready before the next meeting.
In this sentence, 'avses' is used to indicate what is being referred to or meant.
Det som avses är det nya projektet.
What is meant is the new project.
In this case, 'avses' asks whether there is something specific being indicated or referred to.