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DUAL-USE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dual-use mean?
• DUAL-USE (adjective)
The adjective DUAL-USE has 1 sense:
1. designed for or serving two purposes
Familiarity information: DUAL-USE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Designed for or serving two purposes
Synonyms:
dual-purpose; dual-use
Context example:
a supercomputer can be used for civilian or military purposes
Similar:
multiple (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual)
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