clarity of purpose

noun phrase

: a clearly stated purpose
The committee lacked clarity of purpose.

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The fabric’s strong reception can be attributed to its commercial versatility and clarity of purpose. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026 And the carrier group steaming toward the Persian Gulf signals capability without clarity of purpose. Bobby Ghosh, Time, 20 Jan. 2026

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“Clarity of purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarity%20of%20purpose. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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