Purpose vs. Object

Purpose vs. Object — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Purpose and Object

Purposenoun

An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. "purpose".

Objectnoun

A thing that has physical existence.

Purposenoun

A result that is desired; an intention.

Objectnoun

; the goal, end or purpose of something.

Purposenoun

The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

Objectnoun

(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

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Purposenoun

The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

Objectnoun

A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.Where's your object of ridicule now?

Purposenoun

The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.

Objectnoun

(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.

Purposenoun

(obsolete) Instance; example.

Objectnoun

(category theory) An element within a category upon which functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.

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Purposeverb

(intransitive) To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

Objectnoun

(obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Purposeverb

To design for some purpose.

Objectverb

(intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.

I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.

Purposeverb

To discourse.

Objectverb

To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

Purposenoun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;

his intent was to provide a new translationgood intentions are not enoughit was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needshe made no secret of his designs

Objectverb

To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Purposenoun

what something is used for;

the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?

Objectnoun

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow;

it was full of rackets, balls and other objects

Purposenoun

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;

his determination showed in his every movementhe is a man of purpose

Objectnoun

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);

the sole object of her trip was to see her children

Purposeverb

propose or intend;

I aim to arrive at noon

Objectnoun

(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon;

the object of the verb

Purposeverb

reach a decision;

he resolved never to drink again

Objectnoun

the focus of cognitions or feelings;

objects of thoughtthe object of my affection

Objectverb

express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent;

She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her withWhen asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license

Objectverb

be averse to or express disapproval of;

My wife objects to modern furniture