Dictionary entryCEFR B1noun
purpose
IPA pronunciation: /ˈpɜːpəs/
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цель, назначение
English definition
The reason for which something is done or created, or the aim of an action.
Example
The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget.
Collocations
- main purpose
- for the purpose of
- serve a purpose
- purpose of the study
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