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general-purpose software

[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜrpəs ˈsɔftwɛr/]
nounpl: general-purpose software (invariable)
software de uso geral
1. Computer applications designed to perform a wide variety of tasks and functions for different users and purposes, rather than being specialized for one specific function
Microsoft Word is general-purpose software that can be used for writing letters, reports, and documents.
Microsoft Word é um software de uso geral que pode ser usado para escrever cartas, relatórios e documentos.
2. Software that provides flexibility and adaptability across multiple domains and user needs
General-purpose software like spreadsheet applications serve both accountants and project managers.
Software de uso geral como aplicações de planilha eletrônica servem tanto contadores quanto gerentes de projetos.
Synonyms
multipurpose softwareversatile softwarecross-platform softwaresoftware de propósito múltiplosoftware versátil
Antonyms
specialized softwarepurpose-built softwaresoftware especializadosoftware de propósito específico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software de uso geral
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
software de propósito geral
Alternative formal usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
software de uso geral
Colloquial preference in tech communities
Portugal
software de uso geral
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

jack-of-all-trades software
one-size-fits-all software
software para todos os fins
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