generalize
Generalize (verb) means to talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.
verb
1
To talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.
2
To work out a wider rule or pattern by looking at particular examples.
3
(medicine) To spread through the whole body, rather than staying in one place.
4
To arrive at a broad idea or rule by reasoning from individual facts.
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What is the meaning of generalize?
"generalize" (verb) means to talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail.
What is another word for generalize?
Other words for "generalize" include popularise, popularize, vulgarise, extrapolate, infer, generalise.
What is the opposite of generalize?
The opposite of "generalize" is specify.
What are the different meanings of generalize?
"generalize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To talk about something in broad, vague terms, without going into detail; 2. To work out a wider rule or pattern by looking at particular examples; 3. (medicine) To spread through the whole body, rather than staying in one place.
