"Generalize" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"generalize" Definition
- [intransitive] generalize (from something) to use a particular set of facts or ideas in order to form an opinion that is considered relevant to a different situation
- [intransitive] generalize (about something) to make a general statement about something and not look at the details
- [transitive, often passive] (formal) to apply a theory, idea, etc. to a wider group or situation than the original one
"generalize" Synonyms & Antonyms
"generalize" synonyms:
- simplify,
- oversimplify,
- overgeneralize,
- universalize,
- make-a-sweeping-statement,
- take-a-broad-view,
- speak-in-generalities,
- speak-in-vague-terms,
- distort,
- reduce,
- over-reduce,
- make-too-simple,
- generalise,
- establish,
- induce,
- postulate,
- theorise,
- theorize,
- conclude
"generalize" antonyms:
- specify,
- detail,
- mention,
- name,
- cite,
- state,
- identify,
- indicate,
- designate,
- quote,
- note,
- describe,
- enumerate,
- define,
- instance,
- stipulate,
- itemise,
- itemize,
- list