general-purpose model
nounUK /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜːpəs ˈmɒdəl/
US /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpɜːrpəs ˈmɑːdəl/
A general-purpose model is a tool that can do many different jobs, not just one.
The robot uses a general-purpose model, so it can clean, cook, and play games.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer program trained to handle many kinds of tasks instead of one special task.
The general-purpose model answered questions, wrote stories, and translated words.
3. A design or plan that can be changed to fit many different uses.
The engineers built a general-purpose model of the bridge that works for many rivers.
4. A basic version of something that can be adapted for many purposes.
The school bought a general-purpose model of the science kit for all its classes.