generalize

Definitions

To make a broad or universal statement based on specific instances or limited evidence.

To infer a general principle or conclusion from particular facts or examples.

To adapt something for use in a variety of different contexts or applications.

Examples

It is dangerous to generalize about an entire population based on the actions of a few individuals.

The scientist warned his students not to generalize their findings until they had conducted more extensive research.

While the data shows a trend, we cannot generalize these results to every demographic in the country.

Synonyms

universalize simplify broaden extrapolate summarize popularize standardize

Antonyms

specify particularize detail differentiate individualize narrow distinguish