Meaning of the word generalize in English

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generalize

US /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.aɪz/
UK /ˈdʒen.ər.əl.aɪz/
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Verb

1.

make a general statement or form a general opinion; infer (something) from particular facts.

Example:
It's unfair to generalize about an entire group of people.
From these few cases, we cannot generalize to the entire population.
2.

make (something) more widespread or common.

Example:
The goal is to generalize this approach to other areas.
The company hopes to generalize its successful marketing strategy.
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