as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
a general-purpose glue for routine household repairs
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Recent Examples of general-purpose
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
See All Example Sentences for general-purpose
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for general-purpose
Adjective
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The panel ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives presidents the power to impose sanctions during national emergencies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Get unlimited access to WIRED for only $2.50 $1 per month for one year.—
John Brandon,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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“General-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general-purpose. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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