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special purpose

[/ˈspɛʃəl ˈpɜrpəs/]
noun phrasepl: special purposes
fim/propósito especial
1. A specific or particular objective or function for which something is designed or intended
This tool was created for a special purpose.
Esta ferramenta foi criada para um propósito especial.
2. In finance, a legal entity created for a specific, limited objective or transaction
A special purpose vehicle (SPV) was established to handle the acquisition.
Uma entidade de propósito especial foi criada para lidar com a aquisição.
Synonyms
specific purposeparticular aimdesignated functionintended objective
Antonyms
general purposeuniversal usemultipurpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propósito especial / fim específico
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
propósito especial
Preferred in business and financial contexts
Portugal
fim específico / objectivo particular
May use 'objectivo' instead of 'propósito' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

special purpose vehicle (SPV)
special purpose entity (SPE)
designed for a special purpose
serve a special purpose
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