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Generalised

Verb / ˈdʒenɜ: / Another word for generalised — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'generalised' is to make a statement or idea more general or less detailed.

Synonyms & similar words

vulgarize generalize extrapolate generalise specify infer popularize popularise generalized vulgarise broadened extended expanded universalized simplified abstracted generalized summarized concluded inferred extrapolated deduced induced inferred surmised postulated presumed assumed supposed hypothesized

Example sentences

  1. He generalised his observations to draw a larger conclusion.
  2. She generalised her experience to apply to all similar situations.
  3. The teacher generalised the concept to make it easier to understand.
  4. They generalised the theory to encompass new data.
  5. The researcher generalised the findings to a broader population.

Quotes

  • 'Nothing is more general than generalisation.' - Voltaire
  • 'All generalisations are false, including this one.' - Mark Twain
  • 'I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.' - Neil Armstrong

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