The data-acquisition system used is a combination of PINCER, a general-purpose command interpreter, and the macro library CLAM (Collins et al., 1998 ▶), which provides a uniform interface to all hardware controls via a set of virtual motors.
We have used the general purpose module inspired by the Command design pattern described in the previous paragraph to update stored material following deliveries of part of it to other labs or institutions.
In the demonisation of an unknown enemy for whom the label "terrorist" serves the general purpose of keeping people stirred up and angry, media images command too much attention and can be exploited at times of crisis and insecurity of the kind that the post-September 11 period has produced.
It has a general purpose.
What does "general purpose" mean here?
Anchorage, $94 million of general obligation general purpose bonds.
Problem-solving methods divide into special purpose and general purpose.
Lehigh County, Pa., general purpose, $72.3 million of Lehigh Valley Hospital revenue bonds.
At times, one wonders about Dahl's general purpose.
General purpose electrochemical software.
High-energy general purpose.
