To that end

English translation: for that purpose

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English term or phrase:To that end
Selected answer:for that purpose
Entered by: Sheila Wilson

14:55 Nov 6, 2010
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Social Sciences - Management
English term or phrase: To that end
Now that we have and understanding for how Lean works and how organizations can improve when using Lean, it’s time to learn about the ***'s Lean Strategy.

To that end, we have a very clear mission and values requiring continuous improvement.

It does not flow naturally if it means "for that purpose" or "therefore"...
Mark Chen
Local time: 17:59
for that purpose
Explanation:
This is the meaning, as you suggested.

No, I don't think it would read well - that's why they used "to that end" instead - but it actually means "for the purpose of learning about the above-mentioned subject"
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Sheila Wilson
Spain
Local time: 10:59
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thanks Sheila
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4 +7for that purpose
Sheila Wilson
4 +1With this in mind...
eski
4to achieve this
Lydia De Jorge
3In this context
silifke63 (X)


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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
to that end
for that purpose


Explanation:
This is the meaning, as you suggested.

No, I don't think it would read well - that's why they used "to that end" instead - but it actually means "for the purpose of learning about the above-mentioned subject"

Sheila Wilson
Spain
Local time: 10:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
thanks Sheila

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Analia Rodriguez: it means "for that purpose"
1 min
  -> Thanks

agree  meirs: when the end justifies the means... or not
14 mins
  -> I'm not really sure that's appropriate here, but thanks for the agree

agree  Thayenga: Have a nice weekend. :)
1 hr
  -> Thanks. You too - don't work too hard (unless you want to, of course!)

agree  humbird: Yes, "to learn ***'s Lean strategy".
1 hr
  -> Thanks - yes, that's a very concise way to put it

agree  Deborah Workman: To fulfill/meet/satisfy that purpose/goal/objective ...
9 hrs
  -> Thanks - that should be enough to be going on with :-)

agree  Phong Le
9 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Polangmar
11 hrs
  -> Thanks
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to that end
In this context


Explanation:
another option that seems appropriate

silifke63 (X)
Native speaker of: Native in TurkishTurkish
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to that end
to achieve this


Explanation:
,

Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 04:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
to that end
With this in mind...


Explanation:
Many times, we should look for an 'equivalent expression' instead of the literal one. This may work for your particular context, Mark.
Saludos,
eski

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eski
Mexico
Local time: 03:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  British Diana
18 hrs
  -> Hi Diana: Thanks & I hope you have a nice Sunday! (By the way, I like the comments you made in you're profile: I think humility is one of the first signs of a truly great person.) eski
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