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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Both Social Security retirement and disability benefits are considered unearned income for SSI purposes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Our plan with the vacant floors is to prioritize office space for the port’s partners, and another portion of it will be used for our own purposes to train our workforce,” Hacegaba said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
"NASA will continue to track the booster for training purposes, as well as later observe the impact site for scientific purposes."
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
For astronauts, that ice could serve several purposes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
They used fire to clear space for other purposes too.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
