vt to derive or deduce (a general conception, or a general principle) from particulars.
2. generalize ·vt to bring under a genus or under genera; to view in relation to a genus or to genera.
3. generalize ·vi to form into a genus; to view objects in their relations to a genus or class; to take general or comprehensive views.
4. generalize ·vt to apply to other genera or classes; to use with a more extensive application; to extend so as to include all special cases; to make universal in application, as a formula or rule.