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generalize in German

generalize in German is generalisieren, verallgemeinern, pauschalisieren — generalize means to talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.

generalize in German

generalisieren
verb
To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
verallgemeinern
verb
To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
pauschalisieren
verb
To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
verallgemeinern
verb
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
generalisieren
verb
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
sich ausbreiten
verb
To spread throughout the body and become systemic.

What does "generalize" mean?

  1. verb To talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.
  2. verb To work out a wider rule or pattern by looking at particular examples.
  3. verb (medicine) To spread through the whole body, rather than staying in one place.
  4. verb To arrive at a broad idea or rule by reasoning from individual facts.
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What is "generalize" in German?
"generalize" in German is generalisieren, verallgemeinern, pauschalisieren. generalize means: To talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.
Are there other ways to say "generalize" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "generalize": generalisieren, verallgemeinern, pauschalisieren, sich ausbreiten.
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