multi-positionadj.
/ˌmʌltɪpəˈzɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌməltipəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/; see also multi- comb. form. Able to be used or placed in more than one position.
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multi-position1944
multipositional1961
1944 Illustr. Aviation Encycl. (Aviation Research Associates) 143/2 Multiposition propeller: see controllable pitch propeller.
1948 F. J. Murray Theory Math. Machines (ed. 2) i. 3 Another method of indicating the digit which appears in a decimal place in a counter is by means of a multiposition switch.
1969 Jane's Freight Containers 1968–9 472 (caption) Duramin 30 ft ISO Container with side-loading facility and ‘Sal~wall’ lining (for multi-position load anchorage).
1989 Mother & Baby Nov. 93/1 (advt.) The multiposition seat..lets junior face front, or face you.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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