generalising

gen·er·al·ize

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Definitions of generalising word

verb with object generalising to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like. 1
verb with object generalising to infer or form (a general principle, opinion, conclusion, etc.) from only a few facts, examples, or the like. 1
verb with object generalising to give a general rather than a specific or special character or form to. 1
verb with object generalising to make general; bring into general use or knowledge. 1
verb without object generalising to form general principles, opinions, etc. 1
verb without object generalising to deal, think, or speak in generalities. 1

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; general + -ize

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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