usedFor

P98
predicate

Indicates that one entity serves a purpose, function, or role in accomplishing, enabling, or supporting another entity or activity.

All labels observed (200)

Label Occurrences
usedFor canonical 317,286
serves 85,401
usedIn 70,547

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: usedFor
Generated description
Indicates that one entity serves a purpose, function, or role in accomplishing, enabling, or supporting another entity or activity.

Sample triples (735,304)

Subject Object
General Chemistry university textbook via predicate surface "usedAs"
E pluribus unum (shared national motto)
surface form: E pluribus unum
national motto of the United States via predicate surface "use"
E pluribus unum (shared national motto)
surface form: E pluribus unum
shared national motto via predicate surface "usedAs"
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Havana Charter negotiations via predicate surface "basedOn"
surface form: Havana Charter for an International Trade Organization
United Nations system (observer relationship, not specialized agency) cooperation without full integration into UN system
United Nations system (observer relationship, not specialized agency) involving non-UN organizations in multilateral discussions
Inupiaq daily communication in some Inupiat communities
Inupiaq traditional stories
Inupiaq cultural ceremonies
Alaska State Legislature committee system via predicate surface "uses"
Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win Air Force public affairs materials via predicate surface "usedIn"
Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win Air Force recruiting campaigns via predicate surface "usedIn"
Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win Air Force ceremonial contexts via predicate surface "usedIn"
Semper Fidelis military motto via predicate surface "usedAs"
Semper Fidelis Marine Corps culture via predicate surface "usedIn"
Semper Fidelis Marine Corps traditions via predicate surface "usedIn"
Semper Fidelis Marine Corps ceremonies via predicate surface "usedIn"
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor Royal Marines emblem via predicate surface "basedOn"
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor cap device via predicate surface "usedAs"
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor collar device via predicate surface "usedAs"
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor lapel pin via predicate surface "usedAs"
Eagle, Globe, and Anchor official Marine Corps seal element via predicate surface "usedAs"
Xerox Alto user interface Xerox Alto user interface via predicate surface "developedFor" self-linksurface differs
surface form: Xerox Alto
Xerox Alto user interface personal workstation use via predicate surface "designedFor"
Xerox Alto user interface research at Xerox PARC via predicate surface "basedOn"
Xerox Alto user interface Bravo text editor via predicate surface "usedInApplication"
Xerox Alto user interface Gypsy text editor via predicate surface "usedInApplication"
Xerox Alto user interface Draw graphics program via predicate surface "usedInApplication"
Xerox Alto user interface Laurel email client via predicate surface "usedInApplication"
Portland Fire & Rescue Portland, Oregon, United States via predicate surface "serves"
surface form: Portland, Oregon
MAX Red Line downtown Portland via predicate surface "serves"
MAX Red Line Portland International Airport via predicate surface "serves"
MAX Red Line western suburbs of Portland via predicate surface "serves"
A Loop local access within central Portland via predicate surface "servesPurpose"
A Loop short-distance urban trips via predicate surface "servesPurpose"
Umami Café tea via predicate surface "serves"
Umami Café light meals via predicate surface "serves"
Umami Café seasonal dishes via predicate surface "serves"
Goss Stadium at Coleman Field college baseball games via predicate surface "use"
Goss Stadium at Coleman Field NCAA baseball tournament games via predicate surface "use"
Goss Stadium at Coleman Field baseball practice via predicate surface "use"
Conference of Champions branding of Pac-12 Conference
Conference of Champions television broadcasts via predicate surface "usedIn"
Conference of Champions marketing materials via predicate surface "usedIn"
Conference of Champions promotional campaigns via predicate surface "usedIn"
FieldTurf mimic natural grass via predicate surface "designedTo"
FieldTurf sports stadiums
FieldTurf athletic fields
FieldTurf multi-purpose sports fields
SIG organizing conferences