purpose-built
adjective
pur·pose-built
ˌpər-pəs-ˈbilt 
chiefly British
: built for a particular purpose
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Plus's SuperDrive system is purpose-built for these challenges.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
As volatility increases, so does the need for architecture that is jurisdiction-aware, regulation-aligned and purpose-built.
—Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Unlike traditional servers, which are designed for general-purpose computing, AI servers are purpose-built for the specialized processes used in training and inference with complex models and processing large datasets.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Most of the cars are purpose-built for the race, but Aston Martin went the other route and converted a road car for racing.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
As volatility increases, so does the need for architecture that is jurisdiction-aware, regulation-aligned and purpose-built.
—Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Unlike traditional servers, which are designed for general-purpose computing, AI servers are purpose-built for the specialized processes used in training and inference with complex models and processing large datasets.
—Steven Woo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Most of the cars are purpose-built for the race, but Aston Martin went the other route and converted a road car for racing.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
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“Purpose-built.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purpose-built. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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