Universal

Universal

Universal may refer to:

* The Universe, defined as the summation of all particles and energy that exist and the "space-time" in which all events occur

As a modifier

* Universal (metaphysics)
* Universal joint, a machine part consisting of a pair of hinges located close together, and oriented at 90° relative to each other
* Universal (act), an act by authorities in several periods of History of Ukraine
* Universal algebra, a field of mathematics that studies the ideas common to all algebraic structures
* Universal binary, a software product works on both Intel and PowerPC processors on Apple Macintosh computers
* Computationally universal, an abstract machine or programming language which has a computational power equivalent to a universal Turing machine
* Universal constructor, an abstract device capable of constructing all constructible artifacts of an environment
* Universal health care
* Universal pragmatics
* Universal property, a term used in various branches of mathematics
* Linguistic universal, a statement which applies to all languages
* Cultural universal, a trait thought to be shared by all cultures in the world
* Universal wavefunction, the wavefunction of the universe, used in quantum cosmology and decoherent interpretations of quantum mechanics
* Universal certificate, a BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) rating that signifies a work suitable for all viewers
* Universality (philosophy), a proposition affirming a property of all the members of a collection
* Universality (dynamical systems), the discovery that certain general properties of a physical system are independent of the details.

Companies

* NBC Universal, parent company of Universal Studios
** Universal Studios, a major American media conglomerate
* Universal Corporation, an American tobacco company
* Universal Airlines, a now-defunct airline based in Georgetown, Guyana
* Universal Airlines (US), a now-defunct airline based in Ypsilanti, Michigan
* [http://www.ufsinc.com Universal Fabric Structures] , a fabric structure manufacturer located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania
* Universal Helicopters, a commercial helicopter transport company
* Universal gym machines, a line of exercise machines marketed by Universal Gym Equipment
* Universal (game company), a video game company primarily active in the 1980s
* Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., a general aviation services company
* Universal Genève, a Swiss watch company

Music

* Universal Music Group, a major music recording company founded in 1924
** Universal Records, a record company owned by Universal Music Group founded in 1995
* XHFO-FM, "Universal Stereo", a Mexico City radio station first airing in 1979
* The Universal (song), a 1995 rock song by the English band Blur
* "Universal" (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark album), a 1996 album by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
* "Universal" (YFriday album), a 2006 album by YFriday
* "Universal" (Troll album), a 2001 album by Troll
* "Universal" (Móa Album), a 1999 album by the Icelandic artist Móa.

Places

*Universal, Indiana, a town in the United States

Religious

* Catholicism, whose name derives from the Greek καθολικος = "universal"

Technology

* Mac "Universal", a project that aims to allow software to be cross-platform without the need of changing the kernel core of an Operating System. [http://www.apple.com/universal/]
* "Universal", a make of oxygen rebreather scuba set designed to be used with the Sladen Suit
* Universal Remote
* HTC Universal, a model of PDA by Taiwanese firm High Tech Computer

ee also

* El Universal (disambiguation) for Spanish-language newspapers
* Universality
* Universalism (disambiguation)
* Universalization
* Universe


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  • Universal — U ni*ver sal, a. [L. universalis: cf. F. universel, OF. also universal. See {Universe}.] 1. Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to, including, or affecting, the whole number, quantity, or space; unlimited; general; all reaching; all… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Universal — Universal, hergeleitet vom lateinischen Wort universus (= „gesamt“), bedeutet „gesamtheitlich“, „umfassend“, „global“ („weltweit“). Als Substantiv ist Universal (Universal ) Bestandteil von: das Universalinstrument der Astronomie und Geodäsie… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Universal — puede referirse a: Universal (filosofía) Universal (metafísica) Conjunto universal Proposición universal Cuantificador universal Universal Music Group Universal Studios Universal Edition El Universal, nombre de diversos diarios en América Latina …   Wikipedia Español

  • universal — UNIVERSÁL, Ă, universali, e, adj. 1. Care aparţine Universului, privitor la Univers; care se extinde asupra întregii lumi, care cuprinde tot ce există şi este comun tuturor; care se referă la toate fiinţele sau lucrurile luate în consideraţie… …   Dicționar Român

  • universal — 1 Universal, cosmic, ecumenical, catholic, cosmopolitan can all mean worldwide or at least extremely widespread (as in extent, range, influence, appeal, or use). Universal is likely to suggest what is worldwide rather than pertinent to or… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • universal — (Del lat. universālis, y este formado sobre el gr. καθολικός). 1. adj. Perteneciente o relativo al universo. 2. Que comprende o es común a todos en su especie, sin excepción de ninguno. 3. Que lo comprende todo en la especie de que se habla. 4.… …   Diccionario de la lengua española

  • universal — uni·ver·sal /ˌyü nə vər səl/ adj 1 in the civil law of Louisiana a: encompassing or burdening all of one s property esp. causa mortis granted him a universal usufruct see also universal legacy at …   Law dictionary

  • universal — [yo͞o΄nə vʉr′səl] adj. [ME universel < OFr < L universalis < universus: see UNIVERSE] 1. of the universe; present or occurring everywhere or in all things 2. of, for, affecting, or including all or the whole of something specified; not… …   English World dictionary

  • universal — UK US /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/ adjective ► existing everywhere or involving everyone: universal access/service/standards »The wireless infrastructure provides universal access to the internet for all residents. »universal agreement/appeal/approval »All of …   Financial and business terms

  • Universal — U ni*ver sal, n. 1. The whole; the general system of the universe; the universe. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Plato calleth God the cause and original, the nature and reason, of the universal. Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster] 2. (Logic) (a) A general… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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