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chief purpose
[tʃiːf ˈpɜːrpəs]
noun phrase
pl: chief purposes
propósito principal
1.
The main or primary reason for which something is intended or done
The chief purpose of this meeting is to discuss the quarterly results.
O propósito principal desta reunião é discutir os resultados trimestrais.
2.
The most important goal or objective
Education's chief purpose is to develop critical thinking skills.
O propósito principal da educação é desenvolver habilidades de pensamento crítico.
Synonyms
main purpose
primary purpose
principal aim
primary objective
main goal
Antonyms
secondary purpose
minor objective
subsidiary aim
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
propósito principal
most common usage
São Paulo
objetivo principal
alternative, especially in business contexts
Portugal
propósito principal
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to serve a chief purpose
for all intents and purposes
the main idea
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