Definition of dual-use in US English:
dual-use
adjectiveˌd(y)o͞oəlˈyo͞osˌd(j)uəlˈjus
US (of technology or equipment) designed or suitable for both civilian and military purposes.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has failed to curb its exports of dual-use technology.
- The twenty-first century will be driven by dual-use technologies, which will greatly affect future conflict.
- It was confident none of the dual-use equipment was being used in any unauthorised way.
- Last year they ordered a review of licensing for arms exports and dual-use technology.
- But the dual-use equipment, which has applications in nuclear weapons construction, has disappeared.