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generalize

[ jen-er-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

generalized, generalizing.
  1. to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
  2. to infer or form (a general principle, opinion, conclusion, etc.) from only a few facts, examples, or the like.
  3. to give a general rather than a specific or special character or form to.
  4. to make general; bring into general use or knowledge.


verb (used without object)

generalized, generalizing.
  1. to form general principles, opinions, etc.
  2. to deal, think, or speak in generalities.
  3. to make general inferences.

generalize

/ ˈɛ԰əˌɪ /

verb

  1. to form (general principles or conclusions) from (detailed facts, experience, etc); infer
  2. intr to think or speak in generalities, esp in a prejudiced way
  3. tr; usually passive to cause to become widely used or known
  4. intr of a disease
    1. to spread throughout the body
    2. to change from a localized infection or condition to a systemic one

      generalized infection

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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱˌ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • İ··a· adjective
  • İ··e noun
  • ԴDz·İ·· adjective
  • ܲ·İ·· adjective
  • ܲ·İ··iԲ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of generalize1

First recorded in 1745–55; general + -ize
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Example Sentences

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Rather than generalize or hold on to false hopes of a utopia, Gaines looks to his immediate surroundings here in Los Angeles, where his impact on the art scene is tangible.

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When Calle 13 stopped touring altogether, there was a generalized feeling in the industry that the band had imploded after so many sold-out tours and Latin Grammys won.

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To generalize, we might describe Thracian art as embodying a barbaric style — not as a term of derision but merely descriptive of a blunt, skillful fierceness so often encountered in its forms.

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And trans people, more than most, have to engage with discrimination from the healthcare industry both in cost and generalized stigma.

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In the next months, Svoboda and the scientists from the Chatterjee group will work on generalizing their results to other games and different settings.

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