purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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The company also noted its internal systems were purpose-built to limit the potential exposure of customer information in the event of a breach.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
That effort has grown into a statewide adaptive assessment program, with more than 150 miles of trail now designated as adaptive-friendly or adaptive-optimized, meaning either safely passable or purpose-built for adaptive bikes.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Self-driving truck firm Einride will soon begin using a Central Texas highway as a test bed for its purpose-built, cabless autonomous freight vehicles.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Public spaces are accessible, though the historic nature of the building means some architectural features have been adapted rather than purpose-built.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
That effort has grown into a statewide adaptive assessment program, with more than 150 miles of trail now designated as adaptive-friendly or adaptive-optimized, meaning either safely passable or purpose-built for adaptive bikes.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Self-driving truck firm Einride will soon begin using a Central Texas highway as a test bed for its purpose-built, cabless autonomous freight vehicles.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Public spaces are accessible, though the historic nature of the building means some architectural features have been adapted rather than purpose-built.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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