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generalize definition

gen·er·al·ize (jen′ər əl īz′, jen′rəl īz′)

transitive verb generalized -·ized′, generalizing -·iz′·ing

to make general; esp.,
  1. to state in terms of a general law or precept
  2. to infer or derive (a general law or precept) from (particular instances)
  3. to emphasize the general character rather than specific details of
  4. to cause to be widely known or used; popularize

Etymology: ME generalisen

intransitive verb

  1. to formulate general principles or inferences from particulars
  2. to talk in generalities
  3. to become general or spread throughout a body or area

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