[jen-er-uh-lahyz] 
verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.| 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. |
| 5. | to form general principles, opinions, etc. |
| 6. | to deal, think, or speak in generalities. |
| 7. | to make general inferences. |
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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