Crossword Genius

End use (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

purpose

I believe this is a double definition.

'end' is the first definition.
(end can mean a purpose or goal)

'use' is the second definition.
(something's purpose is its use or function)

(Other definitions for purpose that I've seen before include "Resolve; reason" , "Aim, intention, design" , "Goal, aim or intent" , "Reason for existence" , "Resolve, objective" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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