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chief purpose

[tʃiːf ˈpɜːrpəs]
noun phrasepl: 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 purposeprimary purposeprincipal aimprimary objectivemain goal
Antonyms
secondary purposeminor objectivesubsidiary 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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