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generalized

/ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈdʒɛnərəlˌaɪzd/

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verb

To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.

Examples :

"Instead of giving specific details about the project, the manager generalized, saying only that "it's going well and we're making progress." "

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verb

To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

Examples :

"Based on her performance in several math tests, the teacher generalized that she was a strong student in mathematics. "

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To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.

Examples :

"After seeing many students struggle with math problems involving fractions, the teacher generalized that students needed more foundational practice with basic arithmetic. "

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adjective

Made more general, less specialized.

Examples :

"The generalized formula applies to all cases, the specialized one only works on simple problems."

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adjective

Spread throughout or affecting the entire body or body part.

Examples :

"The rash started small, but soon became generalized across her entire back. "

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