dual-purpose
adjective
du·al-purpose
ˈdü-əl-ˈpər-pəs 
also ˈdyü-
: having breed characteristics that serve two purposes
dual-purpose cattle that supply milk and meat
Examples of dual-purpose in a Sentence
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Streamline their workspace with this sleek, dual-purpose organizer.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
The boat, the Aranui 5, is a dual-purpose vessel that brings people (about 230 of them, on average) and freight on 12-day cruises from Papeete, which is the capital of French Polynesia.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 31 July 2024
The aperture control ring is part of the lens barrel, while the dual-purpose shutter/ISO dial and a dedicated EV compensation control are on the top plate.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
This dual-purpose investment strategy allows investors to align their financial goals with a socially responsible mission.
—Andrew Keel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
There are potentially four million 155-millimeter dual-purpose improved cluster munitions in storage in the United States.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
The two dash panels on either side of the 12.3-inch multimedia screen are identical, as are the air vents and arm rests, and two toggles housed on the center console serve dual-purpose as controls for the front and rear windows, which is an annoying byproduct of this focus on part reduction.
—Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 6 Nov. 2023
The dual-purpose improved conventional munitions, or DPICMs, are surface-to-surface warheads that explode and disperse multiple small munitions or bombs over wide areas — bringing more widespread destruction than single rounds.
—Julie Tsirkin, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023
Glossier Balm Dotcom is a dual-purpose skin salve and lip balm in flavors reminiscent of our favorite childhood balms like Birthday and Mango.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
The boat, the Aranui 5, is a dual-purpose vessel that brings people (about 230 of them, on average) and freight on 12-day cruises from Papeete, which is the capital of French Polynesia.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN, 31 July 2024
The aperture control ring is part of the lens barrel, while the dual-purpose shutter/ISO dial and a dedicated EV compensation control are on the top plate.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
This dual-purpose investment strategy allows investors to align their financial goals with a socially responsible mission.
—Andrew Keel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
There are potentially four million 155-millimeter dual-purpose improved cluster munitions in storage in the United States.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
The two dash panels on either side of the 12.3-inch multimedia screen are identical, as are the air vents and arm rests, and two toggles housed on the center console serve dual-purpose as controls for the front and rear windows, which is an annoying byproduct of this focus on part reduction.
—Steven Ewing, Ars Technica, 6 Nov. 2023
The dual-purpose improved conventional munitions, or DPICMs, are surface-to-surface warheads that explode and disperse multiple small munitions or bombs over wide areas — bringing more widespread destruction than single rounds.
—Julie Tsirkin, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2023
Glossier Balm Dotcom is a dual-purpose skin salve and lip balm in flavors reminiscent of our favorite childhood balms like Birthday and Mango.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
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“Dual-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual-purpose. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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