Meaning Of The Word Generalize

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What's The Definition Of Generalize?

generalize
verb: If you generalize, you say something that seems to be true in most situations or for most people, but that may not be completely true in all cases.

generalize in American English
to formulate general principles or inferences from particulars
to make general
intransitive verb: to form general principles, opinions, etc
transitive verb: to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like

generalize in British English
verb: to form (general principles or conclusions) from (detailed facts, experience, etc); infer

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