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Generalize

Definitions:

Verb:

1. To make a general or broad statement or conclusion based on specific instances or examples.

2. To extend or apply knowledge or principles from a particular case to a wider range of cases.

Noun:

1. The act or process of making generalizations.

Sample Sentences:

Verb:

1. She tends to generalize about people based on their appearance.

2. The study will generalize the findings to the larger population.

Noun:

1. The professor's lecture on the generalization of economic theories was enlightening.

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