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generalize

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/

Translations

generalizeverb

generalized

Past Simple

generalized

Past Participle

generalizing

Gerund

/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/

généraliserAu sens de rendre plus général ou d’étendre à un ensemble plus large.

The scientist attempted to generalize the findings of the study to the entire population.

Le scientifique a tenté de généraliser les résultats de l’étude à l’ensemble de la population.

se généraliserMédecine : pour une maladie, une éruption ou une affection, s’étendre à tout l’organisme.

If left untreated, the rash may generalize and cover the entire body.

Si elle n’est pas traitée, l’éruption peut se généraliser et couvrir tout le corps.

It's important not to generalize from a single experience.

Il est important de ne pas généraliser à partir d'une seule expérience.

Synonyms

broadly state

generalizeverb

To make a broad statement or conclusion based on specific cases or instances.

It's important not to generalize from a single experience.

To apply something, such as a concept or rule, to a wider range of situations or cases.

The scientist attempted to generalize the findings of the study to the entire population.

Medicine: (of a disease or condition) to spread throughout the body or to become systemic.

If left untreated, the rash may generalize and cover the entire body.