transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈjen-rə-ˌlīz, ˈje-nə- ]
verb
( -ized ; -iz·ing )
Date: circa 1751
transitive verb
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
generalize a law
also : to make indefinite
intransitive verb
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 ˌjen-rə-ˌlī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌje-nə- noun
• gen·er·al·iz·able -ˌlī-zə-bəl adjective
• gen·er·al·iz·er noun