In my research, I make use of a tool which provides a platform for researchers to investigate phenomenon X in a variety of ways. I want to frame it this way in a paper that I am writing: "Using the --- platform provided by the tool for investigating X, we develop and illustrate a novel method to assess aspect Y of X". I am looking for an adjective to fill ---. "Versatile" comes to my mind. But I feel like there might be better adjectives to use. I don't mind restructuring the sentence if that makes it sound more professional. Any help is appreciated!
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I would suggest 'flexible'. 'Versatile' suggests to me that tool has multiple possible functions (like a Digital Versatile Disk) whereas you imply that the tool has a limited number of functions but that it can be used to carry out those functions in many different ways. – BoldBen Dec 01 '16 at 00:24
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Using the versatility provided by the tool; Using the flexibility provided by the tool. – aparente001 Dec 01 '16 at 03:03
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Multifunction suggests the idea of versatility in a technical context:
- having or able to perform many functions
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- ....the multifunction platform.
multifuction platform usage examples in Google Books
- ....com offers a generalpurpose multitool or multifunction platform for any customer, but it also packages solutions for particular ...
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