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- pronunciation:
- je
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laIz
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jen
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laIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
generalizes, generalizing, generalized |
| definition 1: |
to infer (a general principle or idea) from specific facts.
From just a few examples, the young child generalizes that similar objects share the same name. |
| definition 2: |
to infer (a general idea or opinion) on the basis of insufficient details.
One should not generalize that all these nations are poor. |
| definition 3: |
to make applicable to a wide range of situations or ideas.
You can generalize what you've learned here to other job situations.We hope we can generalize our research findings to the population at large. |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to form general principles, thoughts, or statements, with or without sufficient evidence.
You shouldn't be so quick to generalize about the people at work; take a little time to get to know them. |
| definition 2: |
to think or speak using vague concepts or generalities.
With the way he generalizes, it's impossible to pin him down on anything. |
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| derivation: |
generalizer (n.) |
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