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generalized

UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪzd/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪzd/

Translations

generalizedadjective
more generalized
Comp.
most generalized
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.raɪzd/
US
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rəˌlaɪzd/
généraliséMédecine.
The rash was generalized, covering most of the patient's torso.
L'éruption était généralisée et couvrait la majeure partie du torse du patient.
The report provided a generalized overview of the economic situation without going into specifics.
Le rapport fournissait un aperçu généralisé de la situation économique sans entrer dans les détails.
Synonyms
overall
common
broad
universal
vague
indefinite
widespread
generalizedpast participle
UK
/ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd/
US
/ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzd/
Used attributively as an adjective; derived from the past participle of the verb ‘generalize’.
The principle was generalized to apply to broader contexts.
Le principe a été généralisé pour s'appliquer à des contextes plus larges.
Synonyms
generalised
indiscriminate
aggregated
extensive
all-encompassing
inclusive
overall
widespread
universal
sweeping
broad-ranging
broad-based
broad
non-specific
nonspecific
generic
general
generalizeverb

generalized

Past Simple

generalized
Past Simple
generalized
Past Participle
generalizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪz/
US
/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.
It's important not to generalize from a single experience.
Il est important de ne pas généraliser à partir d'une seule expérience.
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.
Synonyms
broadly state
abstract
summarize
simplify
extrapolate
generalise

Definitions

generalizedadjective
Not specific or detailed; broad or widespread.
The report provided a generalized overview of the economic situation without going into specifics.
Applied to a wide range of situations or cases; not limited to a particular instance.
The doctor gave a generalized diagnosis that could apply to many patients with similar symptoms.
(Medicine) Affecting or involving the entire body or multiple systems rather than a localized area.
The rash was generalized, covering most of the patient's torso.
generalizedpast participle
Past participle of the verb ‘generalize’, often functioning as an adjective.
The principle was generalized to apply to broader contexts.
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.
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