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Universal

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comprehensivenounBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
generalnounIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
cosmopolitannounInclusive; affecting the whole world.
ecumenical(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.
worldwideThroughout the world.
oecumenicalAlternative spelling of ecumenical. [(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.]
universal jointnounA coupling that allows different parts of a machine not in line with each other some freedom of movement at the same time as transmitting rotary motion. Typical applications include driveshafts and socket wrenches.

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universal jointnounA coupling that allows different parts of a machine not in line with each other some freedom of movement at the same time as transmitting rotary motion. Typical applications include driveshafts and socket wrenches.
cosmopolitannounInclusive; affecting the whole world.
worldwidenounSpanning the world; global.
comprehensiveBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
generalnounIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
oecumenicalAlternative spelling of ecumenical. [(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.]
ecumenical(ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.
universenounThe sum of everything that exists in the cosmos.
cosmicOf or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe.
mcanounA master in computer science and application.
multi-purposeAlternative form of multipurpose. [Designed or intended to fit more than one type of function or application; having multiple uses.]
internationalOf or having to do with more than one nation.
massInvolving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.
overarching(figurative) Dominating or covering something for the most part.
internationallyIn an international manner.
conduitnounA channel or pathway through which something is conducted, carried, etc.
postalRelating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.
universalisationnoun(British spelling) Alternative spelling of universalization. [The act or process of universalizing.]
totalEntire; relating to the whole of something.
systematicCarried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.

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