general-purpose
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜrpəs/]
adjective
de uso geral
1. designed or suitable for many different uses or functions rather than for a specific purpose
A general-purpose knife can be used for slicing, dicing, and chopping.
Uma faca de uso geral pode ser usada para fatiar, picar e cortar.
2. in computing, describing software or hardware that can perform multiple tasks without specialization
The company purchased general-purpose computers for the office.
A empresa comprou computadores de uso geral para o escritório.
3. applicable or useful in most situations or contexts
General-purpose cleaning solutions work on most surfaces.
As soluções de limpeza de uso geral funcionam na maioria das superfícies.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'general-purpose' is commonly used in technical, commercial, and everyday contexts to describe products that offer flexibility and broad applicability. In Brazil, 'multiuso' is often preferred in marketing and consumer product contexts, while 'de uso geral' is more formal and technical. This term reflects modern consumer preferences for versatile, multi-functional products that provide value across different applications.
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