What does "general-purpose" mean?

For general purposes; all-purpose.

What is a synonym for "general-purpose"?

Common synonyms include: all-purpose, gp, universal.

General-purpose

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
For general purposes; all-purpose.
"It is a general-purpose type, with weight and clearances sufficiently restricted to enable it to have a considerably wider radius of action than the "V2" 2-6-2s and "K3" 2-6-0s, but at the same time, with the help of a working pressure of 225 lb. per sq. in., of considerable power."

Adjective

1
not limited in use or function wordnet

Synonyms

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all-purpose gp universal

Antonyms

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specific

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"It is a general-purpose type, with weight and clearances sufficiently restricted to enable it to have a considerably wider radius of action than the "V2" 2-6-2s and "K3" 2-6-0s, but at the same time, with the help of a working pressure of 225 lb. per sq. in., of considerable power."

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