generalize

US /ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz/

UK /'dʒenrəlaɪz/

B2

verb

  • To apply a particular idea to a large group

other

  • Make a broad statement or obtain a general principle or conclusion from specific instances.

Examples

We cannot generalize from these few examples.

It is impossible to generalize about such a complicated subject.