ˈvɚsətl̟ 
British
ˈvəːsəˌtajəl
1
: able to do many different things
She is a versatile athlete who participates in many different sports.
2
: having many different uses
A pocketknife is a versatile tool.
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“Versatile.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/versatile. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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