[gen.er.al.ize] vb -ized ; -iz.ing vt (ca. 1751) 1: to give a general form to
2. a: to derive or induce (a general conception or principle) from particulars b: to draw a general conclusion from
3: to give general applicability to "~ a law"; also: to make indefinite ~ vi 1: to form generalizations; also: to make vague or indefinite statements
2: to spread or extend throughout the body -- gen.er.al.iz.abil.i.ty n -- gen.er.al.iz.able adj -- gen.er.al.iz.er n