multipurposefunction
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːpəs ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːrpəs ˈfʌŋkʃən/
A thing that can do many different jobs.
This multipurposefunction tool can cut, open, and screw.
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2. A single setting or command that serves several different tasks at once.
The app's multipurposefunction lets you edit photos and videos in one place.
3. A feature designed to replace several separate tools or steps.
The kitchen gadget's multipurposefunction saves space by chopping and blending.
4. The ability of a system or device to handle varied uses without changes.
Engineers praised the robot's multipurposefunction for both lifting and sorting.