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GENERALISING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Generalising.

Generalising - as a verb

Speak or write in generalities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalize

Draw from specific cases for more general cases

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extrapolategeneralizeinfer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concludereasonreason out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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)
generalizepopularisepopularizevulgarisevulgarize

Become systemic and spread throughout the body

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalize

Example Sentences

"Her tendency for generalising has caused many misunderstandings."
"The generalising of data can oversimplify complex phenomena."
"We should avoid making generalisings based on limited evidence."
"The speaker used generalisings to make their point more persuasive."
"They criticized his generalising statements as overly simplistic."
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Word Game Points

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

GENERALISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is GENERALISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GENERALISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is GENERALISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GENERALISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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