VERSATILE


Meaning of VERSATILE in English

adjective

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Pastel shades are extremely versatile and blend with most traditional Western furnishings and interior designs.

It is an extremely versatile commodity in that it provides petrol, fuel oil, chemicals and synthetic fibres, etc.

The Sverdlov-class of cruiser, of which 22 were to be built, was an extremely versatile type of warship.

Scissors types are extremely versatile powered by battery, propane gas or diesel.

New Kibun Prawn Sticks are extremely versatile .

It is full of flavour and is a convenient and extremely versatile food.

Most commercial instruments are extremely versatile , with an extensive choice of rotor speeds and a temperature control system.

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In short, the pen-based interface is highly versatile , and offers many further capabilities besides that of handwritten input.

I found the Vulcan to be a highly versatile jacket - great for hillwalking, spring skiing and everyday use.

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A well cut, short style is possibly more versatile than any other hair length.

No comic actress working today is funnier or more versatile .

Both have so far proved effective, which shows that ready cash is more versatile than credit cards and cheque books.

S., these vehicles are catching on because they are roomier and more versatile than traditional car models.

It will be faster, more versatile and user-friendly than any previous technology.

None, however, is more versatile than Neikrug.

As networks spread and computers become more versatile , such problems will inevitably increase.

The techniques developed will lead to a more versatile approach to landscape assessment than is presently possible.

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It is the brian-child of Barbara Hall who can fairly claim to be the most versatile crossword compiler in the business.

The dry mixes are the most versatile .

By experimenting one will only discover the delights of this neglected, but most versatile medium.

Now they can go about their business of being the deepest, most versatile , most talented team in the nation.

These survivors, and their many descendants, provide us with one of the most versatile of tree fruits.

Tourmaline One of the most versatile gems.

Again, fleeces provide the most versatile mid-layer, though few of them are very effective at keeping out the wind.

The original owner played a vital role in the most versatile design and layout features.

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Normally it has to be one or the other, but leather is so versatile it can be both.

In fact, I played Miriam, and Mo, being so versatile , played another role.

They are so versatile - ranging from the elegant to the honestly simple, from the highly spiced to the delicately flavoured.

That's also why I like having long hair, it's so versatile .

Very few men have led so versatile or so successful a life as Peter Scott.

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Felt boards are very versatile , and they are only limited by the imagination of the teacher.

They were available in large numbers, they could fly low, and they were tremendously maneuver-able and very versatile .

It's a very versatile shape for everyone from the slender to the grandest size.

Because microorganisms are very versatile and can be quite efficient at degrading toxic compounds, using biotechnology can be cost-effective.

Lurchers are, in fact, very versatile animals.

Bar charts are very versatile and accurate.

Inkjet technology is also proving to be very versatile .

These two essences are very versatile having a myriad of therapeutic properties.

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a versatile athlete

a versatile work table

Because lavender oil is versatile and cheap, it is the most used in aromatherapy.

Few foods are as versatile as cheese.

Few musicians are as versatile as he is: he plays, composes, arranges, and teaches.

Meryl Streep is a wonderfully versatile actress.

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Both have so far proved effective, which shows that ready cash is more versatile than credit cards and cheque books.

Felt boards are very versatile , and they are only limited by the imagination of the teacher.

No comic actress working today is funnier or more versatile .

They feed suspended in mid-water, but are versatile enough to browse also under the ice and on the seabed.

Whatever, bamboo is versatile and appealing and is a great material to rediscover as we enter the new millennium.

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