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generalized

verb

Meaning

  • To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.

  • To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

  • To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.

adjective

Meaning

  • Made more general, less specialized.

    "The generalized formula applies to all cases, the specialized one only works on simple problems."

  • Spread throughout or affecting the entire body or body part.