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meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
goal; intent; object; aim; point
会議の趣旨を参加者全員に説明した。
I explained the purpose of the meeting to all participants.
法改正の趣旨について国会で審議された。
The purpose of the legal amendment was debated in parliament.
彼の話の趣旨がよく理解できなかった。
I couldn't understand the gist of what he was saying.