The Open Dictionary

general-purpose

adjective

UK/ˌdʒen.ᵊr.ᵊlˈpɜː.pəs/
US/ˌdʒen.ᵊr.ᵊlˈpɝː.pəs/

Definitions of general-purpose adjective

  1. Refers to a product that can be used for many different purposes rather than just one specific one.

    • This general-purpose cleaner is suitable for various surfaces.

    • They are looking for general-purpose software to handle different data analysis needs.

    • This is a general-purpose tool that can be applied in different situations.