purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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Nestled just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Oakmont’s reputation precedes it—steeped in history, unapologetically difficult, and purpose-built to humble even the best in the game.
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unlike human teams juggling competing priorities, AI agents can be purpose-built for deep focus and precision.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Finance leaders must integrate AI into existing processes, ensuring solutions are purpose-built, deeply embedded and deliver measurable ROI. - Razzak Jallow, FloQast
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—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Olympic rowing takes place on a tranquil, natural or purpose-built lakes.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unlike human teams juggling competing priorities, AI agents can be purpose-built for deep focus and precision.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Finance leaders must integrate AI into existing processes, ensuring solutions are purpose-built, deeply embedded and deliver measurable ROI. - Razzak Jallow, FloQast
19.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Olympic rowing takes place on a tranquil, natural or purpose-built lakes.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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