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general-purpose program
[/ˈdʒenərəl ˈpɜrpəs ˈproʊɡræm/]
noun
pl: general-purpose programs
programa de uso geral
1.
A software application designed to perform a wide range of tasks and functions, not limited to a specific purpose
Microsoft Word is a general-purpose program for document creation and editing.
Microsoft Word é um programa de uso geral para criação e edição de documentos.
2.
In computing, software that can be applied to solve various problems across different domains
A general-purpose program like Python can be used for web development, data analysis, and automation.
Um programa de uso geral como Python pode ser usado para desenvolvimento web, análise de dados e automação.
Synonyms
general-purpose software
multipurpose program
universal program
generic application
Antonyms
specialized program
purpose-specific software
dedicated application
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
programa de uso geral
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese tech contexts
São Paulo
programa multiuso
Common alternative in São Paulo business and tech sectors
Portugal
programa de propósito geral
European Portuguese variant, more formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
jack of all trades
do-it-all program
Swiss Army knife software
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