To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
Something set up as an objective or end to be attained; a reason.
The last of a series of goals to an achievement, like winning a war is the purpose for having battles, as goals to it.
The intended goal of the web page.
the reason, or justification, behind a piece of writing
a reason for, intention back
The overall goal or function of a system.
an expression of individual and/or collective identity - the spiritual theme of “who we are and what we stand for”; incorporates distinct dimensions of vision, role, mission and goal
the apparent function of the work (to adorn, beautify, express, illustrate, mediate, persuade, record, redefine reality, or redefine art), religious and philosophical convictions, sociopolitical and economic structures, and even climate and geography. Return to: / Home / Context / Styles / Purpose / Media / Help
a goal; also a type of domain relation where Event A is a purpose for event or state B if A describes a goal which an intelligent agent tries to achieve by performing B.
main reason or objective for doing something P realised that D would rely on their representations for the purpose of deciding whether to make an increased bid. purposeful (adj)
Term to describe for what reason the cosmetic is used, e.g. body makeup, deodorant, hair conditioner, lipstick, manicure preparation, skin cleanser, massage oil. See Appendix I of the Guide for Completing the Cosmetic Notification Form for full descriptions and codes accepted by Health Canada.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
a course of action set in motion, a goal, an intention
a goal or end, one of a plurality of possibilities which a free agent has chosen for himself or for another being
an intention, a determination, or a resolution to achieve some end result
an intention with an indefinite objective (aim)
an object, a meaning, a goal
a reason or goal for writing
the aim of or reason for doing something. Example: a writer's purpose may be to describe a particular procedure so that the reader can carry out the procedure
Represents the fundamental reason for the organization= s existence. Mission is more popular in organizations today, but the term purpose suggests more of a reflective process (Senge, 1994).
Purpose in an essay refers to its overall aim or intention: to entertain, inform, or persuade a particular audience with reference to a specific topic. For example, Janice Gross Stein argues in "Developing a National Voice" that Canada must have a strong independent voice in global politics. See also dominant impression.
in an essay refers to its overall aim or intention: to entertain, inform, or persuade a particular audience with reference to a specific topic. For example, David Suzuki argues in "The Right Stuff" that sex education should be the basis for the high school science curriculum. See also dominant impression. Refutation
A sense of meaning found in a person's sense that a goal is worthwhile and that the value of that goal permeates beyond the effort to achieve it. This occurs when humans value a goal outside themselves and participate in pursuing it, and do so in such a way that its value permeates each of the steps taken toward achieving it and the surrounding experience (even if those steps are difficult and unpleasant in themselves and the goal is not immediately reached). (See Purpose Page
The overall goal or function of the web site.
The reason a writer takes on a subject as well as the goal the writer hopes to achieve.
The reason why personal information is collected by the entity.
The reason(s) for data collection and use.
In proposal writing, the "purpose" is the same thing as a "goal."
The reasoning behind Processes.
The reason for the procedure. It is important to know the objective of the document and why the reader should follow the process.
Borrower's intended use of funds and the business reason for the transaction.
A writer's reason for writing. There are many specific reasons for writing. The following are some of the traditional general reasons: to entertain, to inform, to persuade (using logic, emotion, or both).
What the writer wants to accomplish with a particular piece of writing.
The reason(s) for which the text has been written. Some of the main purposes of writing are: to inform; to persuade; to entertain; to convey a personal experience; to rouse to action.
the reason for writing; what the author hopes to accomplish in the writing (contrast with writing strategy)
refers to the author's reason for writing the piece. For example, the author must decide if the piece is to be informative, persuasive, or argumentative.
Purpose is the quality of one being determined to do or achieve a goal deliberately.