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Yes, there are several alternatives to “cum” that express the idea of “also functioning as” or “doubling as” — and these are generally more natural, professional, and widely accepted, especially in technical or formal writing.
Here’s a list of such expressions, with examples and tone notes:
✅ 1. “Also functioning as”
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✔ Neutral, clear, and suitable for technical or formal writing.
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Example:
A display terminal also functioning as an information processing device.
✅ 2. “Doubling as”
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✔ Slightly informal but clear; suitable for marketing, journalism, or general descriptions.
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Example:
A temperature sensor doubling as a data logger. -
❗ Avoid in patent/legal documents.
✅ 3. “Serving as both”
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✔ Polished, suitable for technical and professional contexts.
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Example:
A unit serving as both a power converter and a controller.
✅ 4. “Having integrated” [feature or function]
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✔ Good for emphasizing built-in capability; common in technical writing.
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Example:
A terminal having integrated information processing functionality.
✅ 5. “With built-in” / “with integrated”
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✔ Common in product specifications and datasheets.
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Example:
A display with built-in data processing capabilities.
✅ 6. “Combining A and B”
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✔ Professional and natural in almost any context.
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Example:
A device combining temperature measurement and data processing.
✅ 7. “Hybrid” [device/system]
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✔ Effective in naming or describing systems with dual functionality.
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Example:
A hybrid terminal device for display and processing.
✅ 8. “A and B unit” / “A/B device”
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✔ Common in naming technical equipment.
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Example:
A display/information processing unit.
Summary Table:
| Expression | Tone | Example |
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| also functioning as | Neutral/formal | A display terminal also functioning as a processor |
| doubling as | Informal/general | A sensor doubling as a controller |
| serving as both | Professional | A unit serving as both a monitor and a recorder |
| having integrated ... | Technical | A device having integrated control logic |
| with built-in / integrated | Technical | A display with built-in processing |
| combining A and B | Versatile | A device combining display and control functions |
| hybrid ... | Technical/branding | A hybrid communication-control device |
| A/B unit or device | Technical | A display/data processing unit |
