generalize
/ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To make a broad statement or draw a conclusion that applies to many people, things, or situations, often based on limited information.
- It's not fair to generalize about an entire country based on one trip.
- Politicians often generalize to appeal to large groups of voters.
- The report generalized that most students prefer online classes, but the survey was small.
- To apply a rule, idea, or skill to a wide range of situations beyond the original context.
- Once you learn to ride a bike, you can generalize that skill to other balancing activities.
- Mathematicians generalize formulas so they work for many types of numbers.
- The training helps employees generalize safety procedures to different work environments.
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