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
Another, more general-purpose formula, could be used for creating forests or grassland.
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
This vertical specialization allows Story to do what general-purpose chains often can’t: manage complex creative relationships at scale.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The 9 Best Fertilizers for Indoor Plants, Reviewed by BHG
When to Use 10-10-10 Fertilizer
Fertilizers with a 1:1:1 ratio, like 10-10-10, are called balanced fertilizers and are sometimes called general-purpose fertilizers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Fertilizer Fertilize this plant monthly from spring to fall with any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer at half-strength.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
This vertical specialization allows Story to do what general-purpose chains often can’t: manage complex creative relationships at scale.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The 9 Best Fertilizers for Indoor Plants, Reviewed by BHG
When to Use 10-10-10 Fertilizer
Fertilizers with a 1:1:1 ratio, like 10-10-10, are called balanced fertilizers and are sometimes called general-purpose fertilizers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Fertilizer Fertilize this plant monthly from spring to fall with any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer at half-strength.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for general-purpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for general-purpose
Adjective
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Now through May 4, entrees start at $14.99 and come with unlimited soup or salad + breadsticks.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a stunning move, the Denver Nuggets terminated head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, a week before the NBA playoffs begin.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Mélanie Turpin has been named general manager of human resources.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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“General-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/general-purpose. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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