(BrE also generalise) verb
1 [V] ~ (from sth) to use a particular set of facts or ideas in order to form an opinion that is considered valid for a different situation:
It would be foolish to generalize from a single example.
2 [V] ~ (about sth) to make a general statement about sth and not look at the details:
It is dangerous to generalize about the poor.
3 [VN] [oftenpassive] ~ sth (to sth) (formal) to apply a theory, idea, etc. to a wider group or situation than the original one:
These conclusions cannot be generalized to the whole country. * We are now in a position to generalize the lessons we have learnt.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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