multifunction
- adjective
- /ˌmʌltiˈfʌŋkʃən/
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multifuncional
- Her multifunction kitchen gadget can chop, blend, and steam food, saving time in meal preparation.
So now you have like these multifunction displays, GPS with like moving map displays.
- So now you have like these multifunction displays, GPS with like moving map displays.
- If we think about phenomena like this, we are so multi channel, multifunction.
Examples
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XipChip is shipped today as one of Xionics' multifunction peripheral solutions.
Academic text (1998) -
Of the five control classes identified, two-channel level coding is by far the most widely used and accepted means of establishing ME control of a multifunction prosthesis.
Academic text (1990) -
So now you have like these multifunction displays, GPS with like moving map displays.
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All four control strategies were deemed feasible methods of ME control of a multifunction prosthetic arm.
Academic text (1990) -
The emerging application for multifunction peripheral devices, having the ability to process complex images formerly handled by large host-based systems, has been enabled through this technology.
Academic text (1998) -
These devices range from rather complex, multifunction computer-based systems that can be operated by people who are paralyzed to simple, inexpensive, single-function devices that automatically turn lights on or off, either sensing movement, noise, or darkness, or simply set up on a timer.
Academic text (2001) -
The new smartphone model is a multifunction device that combines a camera, GPS, and music player all in one.
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These multifunction printers can copy, scan, and print documents efficiently, making them ideal for offices.
Synonyms
6
3.4
Can be used in many different ways, like cleaning or fixing
2
3.9
Able to do several different jobs
1
6.1
Able to run several tasks at the same time on a computer
Able to do more than one task at the same time
How Versatile
32
5.6
55
6.3
6
3.4
1
4.4
97
1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word multifunction combines multi- meaning 'many' and function meaning 'a job' or 'a task'. So something called multifunction has 'many jobs' or uses, like a printer that can print, scan and copy.