v. (also -ise) 1 intr. a speak in general or indefinite terms. b form general principles or notions. 2 tr. reduce to a general statement, principle, or notion. 3 tr. a give a general character to. b call by a general name. 4 tr. infer (a law or conclusion) by induction. 5 tr. Math. & Philos. express in a general form; extend the application of. 6 tr. (in painting) render only the typical characteristics of. 7 tr. bring into general use. generalizable adj. generalizability n. generalizer n.
[ F généraliser (as GENERAL) ]