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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for general-purpose
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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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Create your free account and enjoy unlimited access — free for 7 days.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“General-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general-purpose. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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