generalize meaning
generalize :
to make a broad statement, to make a rule
Verb
▪ He tends to generalize from one example.
▪ He makes a broad statement from one example.
▪ She generalized that all cats are lazy.
▪ She made a rule that all cats are lazy.
paraphrasing
▪ simplify – to make easy
▪ conclude – to make a decision
▪ assume – to think something is true
▪ infer – to guess based on facts
Pronunciation
generalize [ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz]
The stress is on 'gen' and sounds like 'jen-er-uh-lahyz'.
Common phrases and grammar about generalize
generalize - Common meaning
Verb
to make a broad statement, to make a rule
Part of Speech Changes for "generalize"
▪ generalization (noun) – a broad statement or rule
▪ generalized (adjective) – made into a broad statement
Common Expressions with "generalize"
▪ generalize a rule – to make a broad rule
▪ generalize an idea – to make a broad idea
▪ generalize from examples – to make a rule from examples
▪ generalize about people – to make a broad statement about people
Important examples of generalize in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, generalize is often used to mean making a broad statement from specific details.
Example of a confusing word: general (common or widespread)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, generalize often appears in grammar questions to test understanding of forming broad statements.
generalize
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
generalize the concept
'make a broad idea', used when discussing theories or ideas.
generalize the issue
means 'to make a broad statement about a problem'.
Differences between similar words and generalize
generalize
,
simplify
differences
Generalize means to make a broad rule, while simplify means to make something easier to understand.
generalize
,
conclude
differences
Generalize means to make a broad rule, while conclude means to make a decision after thinking.
Words with the same origin as generalize
The origin of generalize
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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