generalize
Use Generalize in a sentence
ər verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
5.
to form general principles, opinions, etc.
6.
to deal, think, or speak in generalities.
7.
to make general inferences.
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generalize or generalise (ˈdʒɛnrəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 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 |
| a. to spread throughout the body | |
| b. to change from a localized infection or condition to a systemic one: generalized infection | |
| generalise or generalise | |
| —vb | |
| 'generalizer or generalise | |
| —n | |
| 'generaliser or generalise | |
| —n | |
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Medical Dictionary
generalize gen·er·al·ize (jěn'ər-ə-līz')
v. gen·er·al·ized, gen·er·al·iz·ing, gen·er·al·iz·es
To reduce to a general form, class, or law.
To render indefinite or unspecific.
To infer from many particulars.
To draw inferences or a general conclusion from.
To make generally or universally applicable.
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Example sentences
It is important to remember not to generalize too broadly.
No fool, he knows how to generalize from one situation to the next.
Tough as it is to generalize about all that, certain themes do emerge.
My point is that there are many factors that enter into a hiring decision, and it is almost impossible to generalize.
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