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- pronunciation:
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laIz
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jen
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
generalizes, generalizing, generalized |
| definition 1: |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts.
At the end of his report, Tom generalized that most lizards live in warm climates. |
| definition 2: |
to make useful to a wide range of situations or ideas.
The teacher generalized some rules for behavior at school. |
| definition 3: |
to think or speak using ideas or language that is not specific.
When he generalizes like that, it's hard to figure out what he really means. |
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| derivation: |
generalizer (n.) |
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