purpose
noun
the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
purposes
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pluralof purpose.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This principle is especially important when working with nanoparticles, which are extremely small pieces of matter whose shapes, sizes, and properties can be adjusted for different purposes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Over time, the table served purposes well beyond playing pool.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
It does not matter for emoluments purposes that there is no corrupt intention on either side.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026
To date, Electron has delivered nearly 200 satellites that are used for a variety of purposes including in academics, as well as by commercial companies and national defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
If Washington was the epitome of the virtuous leader who subordinated personal interest to the public good, Burr was a kind of anti-Washington, who manipulated the public interest for his own inscrutable purposes.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
