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GENERALIZING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Generalizing.

Generalizing - as a verb

Draw from specific cases for more general cases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extrapolate20generalise11infer8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclude13reason6reason out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speak or write in generalities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalise11
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
specify17

Cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

Example: "They popularized coffee in washington state"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalise11popularise14popularize23vulgarise13vulgarize22

Become systemic and spread throughout the body

Example: "This kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalise11

Example Sentences

"The article made a lot of generalizing about a whole generation."
"The generalizing in his argument oversimplified the issue."
"She tends to engage in generalizing without considering individual differences."
"The researcher warned against the dangers of generalizing from this small sample size."
"The book's generalizing about different cultures was criticized for being superficial."
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Word Game Points

Is GENERALIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generalizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GENERALIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is GENERALIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENERALIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is GENERALIZING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENERALIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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