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generalize

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɛn.(ə.)ɹə.laɪz/

The English word “generalize” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  2. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
  3. To spread throughout the body and become systemic.
  4. To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.

Etymology

From general + -ize.

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