generalize
verb (used with object)
to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
generalise
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a variation of
generalize.
Example Sentences
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Of course, some women do have positive experiences of menopause, and it is important not to generalise experiences.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
To date, most of the studies have used different fermented foods, so it is difficult to generalise across them all.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2024
This new study will help them understand how replicable the patters they observed are and, therefore, how they can generalise their findings on pollution and climate change on lake biodiversity.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2023
"I hate to generalise but the statistics show men's mental health and the male suicide problem needs to be brought to the fore and more openly discussed," said Vicky.
From BBC ● May 17, 2018
It is unsafe, of course, to generalise on the subject of women.
From The Truants by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
