1. Purposes or goals that work together to complete or enhance each other; purposes that are mutually supportive and supplementary
The two organizations have complementary purposes: one focuses on education while the other provides resources.
As duas organizações têm propósitos complementares: uma se concentra na educação enquanto a outra fornece recursos.
2. Intended uses or functions that together form a complete or unified whole
The research and development departments work toward complementary purposes to improve product quality.
Os departamentos de pesquisa e desenvolvimento trabalham com propósitos complementares para melhorar a qualidade do produto.