generally

American  

[jen-er-uh-lee] / ˈdʒɛn ər ə li /

adverb

1. usually; commonly; ordinarily.

   He generally comes home at noon.

   Antonyms:

   seldom

2. with respect to the larger part; for the most part.

   a generally accurate interpretation of the facts.

3. without reference to or disregarding particular persons, things, situations, etc., that may be an exception.

   generally speaking.

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generally British  

/ ˈdʒɛnrəlɪ /

adverb

1. usually; as a rule

2. commonly or widely

3. without reference to specific details or facts; broadly

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Related Words

See often.

Etymology

Origin of generally

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; general + -ly

Example Sentences

Still, overall, companies in the S&P 500 have generally shown in their fourth-quarter earnings results so far that they can maintain their profit margins, which is “consistent with the broadly supportive economy,” Yu said.

From MarketWatch

Limited supply also pushes prices up, so longer tenures are generally bad news for buyers in these states.

From MarketWatch

Companies often take stock-based compensation expense out of their financial statements to show an adjusted figure, not in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

From Barron's

That said, Nvidia’s stock has seen a generally tame reaction to recent earnings beats.

From MarketWatch

It is generally a more profitable business than the company’s unbranded option, which is why it’s a focus for investors.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• broadly
• commonly
• customarily
• largely
• mostly
• normally
• ordinarily
• publicly
• roughly
• typically
• universally
• usually
• widely