general-purpose
adjective
gen·er·al-pur·pose
ˈjen-rəl-ˈpər-pəs 
ˈje-nə-
: suitable to be used for two or more basic purposes
Examples of general-purpose in a Sentence
a general-purpose glue for routine household repairs
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The #5 is much more general-purpose and mainstream than that.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Property taxes drive funding for much of the county’s budget, accounting for 92% of all general-purpose revenue.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Executives should evaluate the roles these robots can assume,...
The rapid evolution of general-purpose humanoid robots, propelled by advances in generative AI, mechatronics, and simulation technology, could reshape workforce dynamics across industries.
—Adam Burden, Harvard Business Review, 16 May 2025
Cartwheel is more interested in building robots that people can connect with, with the eventual goal of general-purpose home companionship.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Property taxes drive funding for much of the county’s budget, accounting for 92% of all general-purpose revenue.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
Executives should evaluate the roles these robots can assume,...
The rapid evolution of general-purpose humanoid robots, propelled by advances in generative AI, mechatronics, and simulation technology, could reshape workforce dynamics across industries.
—Adam Burden, Harvard Business Review, 16 May 2025
Cartwheel is more interested in building robots that people can connect with, with the eventual goal of general-purpose home companionship.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for general-purpose
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“General-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general-purpose. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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