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.
Derivatives:
generalizable adj. generalizability n. generalizer n.
Etymology: F g{eacute}n{eacute}raliser (as GENERAL)