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generale — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  • overall adj Taking everything into account; general.

Senses

generale is used for these senses in English:

  • general (military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
  • overall All-encompassing, all around.

general — full definition

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

overall — full definition

  1. adj Taking everything into account; general.
  2. adv Considering everything as a whole.
  3. noun A loose protective garment worn over regular clothes for manual work.

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