generalize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To make a broad statement that is supposed to apply to many cases, based on only a few examples.

   It is unfair to generalize about a whole country from one bad experience.

2. 2
   verb

   To talk or write in a vague, general way without giving details.

   He tends to generalize instead of answering the specific question.

From general + -ize.

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