all-purposemethod
nounUK /ˌɔːlˈpɜːpəs ˈmeθəd/
US /ˌɔːlˈpɜːrpəs ˈmɛθəd/
A way of doing something that works for many different things.
The teacher used an all-purposemethod that helped every student learn faster.
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2. A single procedure designed to handle a wide range of tasks or situations.
This all-purposemethod can clean the kitchen, the bathroom, and the car.
3. A general strategy that can be adapted to many different problems.
Their all-purposemethod for solving puzzles worked on every level.
4. A tool or formula intended for multiple uses rather than one specific purpose.
The all-purposemethod saved the team time because they didn't need different plans.