general purpose machine is less capable than a special purpose machine in certain tasks but can perform a broader variety of tasks.

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A general purpose machine is designed to perform multiple tasks while a special purpose machine is designed for a specific task or set of tasks. While a special purpose machine may be more efficient in its specific task, it cannot perform a broader variety of tasks like a general purpose machine can.

General Purpose Machine Is Less Capable Than a Special Purpose