catch-all

British  

noun

1. 1. something designed to cover a variety of situations or possibilities

   2. ( as modifier )

      a catch-all clause

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Example Sentences

“To the extent possible” became the cornerstone of the city’s explanation of why it had used the number of beds occupied as a catch-all for the city’s interactions with people.

From Los Angeles Times

The site serves as a catch-all for various state, L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The catch-all metric known as “net rating” is designed to measure dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal

To Rosenberg, this “catch-all” language was still too broad, and still would have “justified … using the data for all kinds of things.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, the catch-all term “post-rock,” which has been used to describe a wide range of styles from acts on both sides of the Atlantic, seemed the most efficient way to convey its sound.

From The Wall Street Journal