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purpose

/ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/

Meanings
noun
An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

Examples :

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "
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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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intending verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪŋ/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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purposefully adverb

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli/ /ˈpɜːrpəsfʊli/

In a purposeful manner.

"The student purposefully studied hard for the exam. "

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accomplish verb

/əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/

To finish successfully.

"The student accomplished the difficult math problem. "

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resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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objective noun

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/

A material object that physically exists.

"The objective of the science experiment was the smooth, grey rock. "

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programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

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intention noun

/ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.

"It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it."

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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determination noun

/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of determining, or the state of being determined.

"Through sheer determination, we managed to escape from the tornado."

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discourse noun

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

Verbal exchange, conversation.

"The discourse between the teacher and the student was about the upcoming history exam. "