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    general

    US /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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    UK /'dʒenrəl/

    A1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveWidespread, normal or usual
    Her novels are for a general audience
    n. (c.)Countable NounTop ranked officer in the army
    The general ordered the soldiers to fire at the enemy
    adj.AdjectiveNot detailed or specific; vague.
    I can give you a general idea of what's involved, but not the specifics.
    adj.AdjectiveApplicable or occurring in most situations or to most people.
    This is a general rule, but there are exceptions.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The public; the population at large.
    The information is available to the general public.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A broad field of study or knowledge.
    He is studying in the general area of biology.
    adj.AdjectiveHaving the rank of general; chief or principal.
    He was the general manager of the company.

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    The Greatest Innovations In Formula One

    12:00The Greatest Innovations In Formula One
    • One of the biggest developments in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer-aided engineering.

      One of the biggest developments in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer-aided engineering.

    • in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer

      in F1 and engineering in general in the past 2 decades has been the advancement of computer

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • I DON'T THINK GENERAL

      I DON'T THINK GENERAL

    • KNOW, IN THESE GENERAL

      KNOW, IN THESE GENERAL

    B1

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • But in numerous studies, the participants reported more happiness and a higher general life satisfaction after doing this practice for a few weeks.

      But in numerous studies, the participants reported more happiness and a higher general life satisfaction after doing this practice for a few weeks.

    • and a higher general life satisfaction

      and a higher general life satisfaction

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • So, it fits into the general story of having a high level of quits over the past year, year and a half, and certainly a very tight labor market.

      So, it fits into the general story of having a high level of quits over the past year, year and a half, and certainly a very tight labor market.

    B1

    10 cheap purchases that improved my life

    09:0810 cheap purchases that improved my life
    • and the quality of the vibes and the feel and the look and the general spiritual essence that it puts out.

      and the quality of the vibes and the feel and the look and the general spiritual essence that it puts out.

    • And it talks about the general idea that nothing is original.

      And it talks about the general idea that nothing is original.

    B1

    What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?

    08:25What’s going to happen to Big Tech’s laid off workers?
    • John Fong is the vice president and chief operating officer for APAC at General Assembly, one of several schools offering such bootcamps.

      John Fong is the vice president and chief operating officer for APAC at General Assembly, one of several schools offering such bootcamps.

    • Nevertheless, John remains steadfast in his view that General Assembly's courses are comprehensive enough for its prospective students. 

      Nevertheless, John remains steadfast in his view that General Assembly's courses are comprehensive enough for its prospective students. 

    B1

    DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)

    08:14DON'T use advanced English! (C1/C2)
    • Firstly, the majority of conversations in English today are between foreign learners, who in general have a smaller vocabulary.

      Firstly, the majority of conversations in English today are between foreign learners, who in general have a smaller vocabulary.

    • who in general have a smaller vocabulary

      who in general have a smaller vocabulary

    B1

    How to Talk About Mistakes in English

    03:14How to Talk About Mistakes in English
    • Although when I think about it, I usually use the word mistake as a general term, you know when you do something that you didn't plan to do.

      Although when I think about it, I usually use the word mistake as a general term, you know when you do something that you didn't plan to do.

    • the word mistake as a general term, you know when you

      the word mistake as a general term, you know when you

    A2

    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

      Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

    • Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

      Impulse buyers tend to be impulsive in general, which isn't too surprising.

    B1

    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

    • You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

    A2