GENERALIZE


Meaning of GENERALIZE in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.