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Meaning and definition for "generalize" word

[verb] become systemic; spread throughout the body; of diseases and infections
[verb] cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; "They popularized coffee in Washington State"; "Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors"
[verb] draw from specific cases for more general cases
[verb] speak or write in generalities

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\Gen"er*al*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Generalized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Generalizing}.] [Cf. F. g['e]n['e]raliser.] 1. To bring under a genus or under genera; to view in relation to a genus or to genera. Copernicus generalized the celestial motions by merely referring them to the moon's motion. Newton generalized them still more by referring this last to the motion of a stone through the air. --W. Nicholson. 2. To apply to other genera or classes; to use with a more extensive application; to extend so as to include all special cases; to make universal in application, as a formula or rule. When a fact is generalized, our discontent is quited, and we consider the generality itself as tantamount to an explanation. --Sir W. Hamilton. 3. To derive or deduce (a general conception, or a general principle) from particulars. A mere conclusion generalized from a great multitude of facts. --Coleridge.
\Gen"er*al*ize\, v. i. To form into a genus; to view objects in their relations to a genus or class; to take general or comprehensive views.

Synonyms for generalize

extrapolate, generalise, generalise, infer, popularise, popularize, vulgarise, vulgarize

Antonyms: particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize, specify

Related terms: analyze, apply reason, broaden, deal in generalities, deduce, ecumenicize, expand, extend, globalize, hypothesize, infer, intellectualize, logicalize, logicize, make a generalization, philosophize, provide a rationale, rationalize, reason, spread, syllogize, synthesize, theorize, universalize, use reason, widen

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Let's analyse "generalize" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EZILARENEG. Average typing speed for these characters is 2815 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: --. . -. . .-. .- .-.. .. --.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: generalize: 5 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 5 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: generalize: 7 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 9 + 8 + 5 = 57, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (3)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
Z (1)	26	Page of Wands	Youth, Bright, Energetic, Wanderer

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