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  • adjective Pertaining to, or serving in, many roles.

Etymologies

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multi- +‎ role

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Examples

  • The leading edge of its airpower is the advanced Russian Su-27/30 fighter, of which it has 150 planes, followed by more than 100 indigenously produced J-11s, based on the Su-27 model, and nearly 200 multirole J-10s, which have both air-combat and ground-attack capabilities.

    Watch Out for China's Air Force Michael Auslin 2011

  • The leading edge of its air power is the advanced Russian Su-27/30 fighter, of which it has 150 planes, followed by more than 100 indigenously produced J-11s, based on the Su-27 model, and nearly 200 multirole J-10s, which have both air-combat and ground-attack capabilities.

    The Growing Threat From China's Air Force Michael Auslin 2011

  • The F-16, he added, "is unquestionably the most cost-effective multirole plane available, but just having a small number doesn't allow for a traditional air force."

    U.S. Help to Upgrade Iraqi Air Force Will Take Time Nathan Hodge 2011

  • In practical terms, we have reaffirmed our commitment to build the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers; the future fast-jet fleet will comprise the more capable Joint Strike Fighter and Typhoon; we will develop multirole brigades to be able to conduct the full range of tasks with our ground forces; and we will be capable of deploying a modernized all-arms force into the field up to 30,000 strong.

    The British Lion Will Continue to Retain His Claws 2010

  • Mr. Gilani also secured the delivery of 50 JF-17 multirole fighter jets.

    China Breeds Chaos Dan Blumenthal 2011

  • "That's a bare minimum level of air power that allows for a basic air patrol and intercept capability, but it's not the same as having a large fleet of multirole planes that can be tasked with air combat, ground attack, reconnaissance, and other jobs."

    U.S. Help to Upgrade Iraqi Air Force Will Take Time Nathan Hodge 2011

  • John Cornyn (R., Texas) and Robert Menendez (D., N.J.) introduced a bill that would require the Obama administration to sell Taiwan 66 new F-16C/D multirole fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin Corp.

    White House Briefs Congress Staff on Taiwan Nathan Hodge 2011

  • Boeing's offer of a "tankerized" version of its 767 commercial aircraft was preferred over a larger aircraft proposed by EADS that would have been a version of the Airbus MRTT, a multirole military aircaft based on the A330 commercial airliner.

    European Firms Could Benefit From Tanker Deal David Pearson 2011

  • Still in the pipeline is India's planned $10 billion purchase of 126 multirole combat aircraft for its air force.

    U.S. Sells Arms to South Asian Rivals Yochi J. Dreazen 2010

  • Each helicopter was configured for a multirole mission.

    Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010

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