purpose

P79
predicate

Indicates that one entity exists, is done, or is used in order to achieve, support, or serve the goal, function, or intended outcome of another entity.

All labels observed (153)

Label Occurrences
purpose canonical 111,382
aimsTo 48,893
hasPurpose 18,706

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: purpose
Generated description
Indicates that one entity exists, is done, or is used in order to achieve, support, or serve the goal, function, or intended outcome of another entity.

Sample triples (249,872)

Subject Object
SNMP low overhead via predicate surface "designGoal"
RFCs
surface form: RFC
define Internet protocols
RFCs
surface form: RFC
standardize Internet procedures
RFCs
surface form: RFC
document Internet policies
RFCs
surface form: RFC
record technical specifications
OSI protocol suite standardize network communications functions via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
OSI protocol suite enable interoperability between different systems via predicate surface "primaryPurpose"
RFC 9111 improve web performance via predicate surface "aimsTo"
RFC 9111 improve network efficiency via predicate surface "aimsTo"
HTTP/3 reduced latency via predicate surface "designGoal"
HTTP/3 improved reliability via predicate surface "designGoal"
HTTP/3 improved security via predicate surface "designGoal"
HTTP/3 better performance on lossy networks via predicate surface "designGoal"
Best Current Practice to record IETF community consensus via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
ACM Professional Chapters professional networking via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
ACM Professional Chapters professional development via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
ACM Professional Chapters community engagement via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
ACM Professional Chapters advancing computing as a profession via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
ACM Professional Chapters supporting ACM members locally via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Canada CIFAR AI Chair support leading AI researchers in Canada
Canada CIFAR AI Chair advance foundational AI research
Canada CIFAR AI Chair advance applied AI research
Canada CIFAR AI Chair attract and retain top AI talent in Canada
Canada CIFAR AI Chair strengthen Canada’s leadership in AI
Officer of the Order of Canada to recognize a lifetime of achievement
Officer of the Order of Canada to recognize merit of a high degree
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to strengthen technology transfer from federal laboratories to the private sector
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to formalize collaboration between federal laboratories and industry
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to promote commercialization of federally developed technologies
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to increase utilization of federally funded research results via predicate surface "objective"
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to stimulate economic growth through commercialization of government technologies via predicate surface "objective"
Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 to encourage collaboration between government scientists and private industry researchers via predicate surface "objective"
Tompkins Cortland Community College extension center provide local access to Tompkins Cortland Community College programs
Journeys in Space and Time explain scientific concepts to a general audience via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Encyclopaedia Galactica popularize scientific thinking about extraterrestrial life via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Encyclopaedia Galactica encourage long-term perspective on human civilization via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Who Speaks for Earth? encourage global responsibility via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Who Speaks for Earth? promote peace and disarmament via predicate surface "aimsTo"
Who Speaks for Earth? inspire a long‑term cosmic perspective via predicate surface "aimsTo"
World Science Fiction Society to promote interest in science fiction and fantasy
World Science Fiction Society to organize the annual World Science Fiction Convention
World Science Fiction Society to administer the Hugo Awards
negative feedback amplifier reduce distortion via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier stabilize gain via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier improve linearity via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier increase bandwidth via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier control output impedance via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier control input impedance via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
negative feedback amplifier improve overall performance via predicate surface "hasPurpose"
Nebraska State Capitol design (initial design and plan) seat of government for the state of Nebraska