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Definition generalize in American English

generalize verb

verb
/ˈdʒen(ə)rəˌlaɪz/
1

to make a statement or remark about a group of people or things without going into any detail

Example

We can generalize and say that most of our students are middle-class.

Synonyms and related words
summarize sum up outline
1.1

to give an opinion about a group of people or things based on too few facts or only on a small number of instances

Example

You can't generalize about the entire population like that.

Synonyms and related words
express comment speak out
Example

It is too soon to generalize the study's findings beyond the study group.

Synonyms and related words
summarize sum up outline
Definition generalize in American English