as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
preferred to have one unspecialized tool rather than buy 16 specialized ones
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Recent Examples of unspecialized
Studies over the past decade have suggested that treatment via pluripotent stem cells—a type of unspecialized cell that can develop into other types of cells—could lead to a cure, per the Independent’s Vishwam Sankaran.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Upon the completion of basic training, an individual's first assignment will be given about a week later as an unspecialized seaman or fireman.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023
Therapeutic Cloning Stem cells, which are unspecialized and can renew themselves through cell division, are derived from a cloned embryo.
—Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2021
The phylogeny of Typhlochactidae challenges the conventional wisdom that ecological specialization (stenotopy) is unidirectional and irreversible, falsifying Cope's Law of the unspecialized and Dollo's Law of evolutionary irreversibility.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2010
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into becoming mature cells with special functions.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022
Stem cells are basic and unspecialized cells that can develop into more specialized cells, similar to a versatile raw ingredient that appears in many dishes.
—Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021
Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate.
—Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 14 June 2018
Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Upon the completion of basic training, an individual's first assignment will be given about a week later as an unspecialized seaman or fireman.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023
Therapeutic Cloning Stem cells, which are unspecialized and can renew themselves through cell division, are derived from a cloned embryo.
—Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2021
The phylogeny of Typhlochactidae challenges the conventional wisdom that ecological specialization (stenotopy) is unidirectional and irreversible, falsifying Cope's Law of the unspecialized and Dollo's Law of evolutionary irreversibility.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2010
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into becoming mature cells with special functions.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022
Stem cells are basic and unspecialized cells that can develop into more specialized cells, similar to a versatile raw ingredient that appears in many dishes.
—Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Nov. 2021
Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate.
—Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 14 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecialized
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Acronis Cyber Protect has unlimited storage for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 shops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Since the Chiefs took total control of the division in 2016, the Chargers have employed four head coaches and two general managers, not including interims.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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To accommodate the changes, the general government budget will be reduced, meaning there would be no overall budget increase.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Savard carries a $3.5 million cap hit and is an unrestricted free agent after this season.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Stay Or Go? Green Bay’s class of unrestricted free agents is led by center Josh Myers and kicker Brandon McManus.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Unlike competitors who provide general-purpose solutions, Exadata X11M is tailored for high-demand Oracle Database workloads like AI, OLTP, and analytics processing.Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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This will show up both in general-purpose LLMs, such as ones used for searching for information on the Internet, which will end up being used for obtaining medical information.John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Unspecialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecialized. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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