generalized
adjective
gen·er·al·ized
ˈje-nə-rə-ˌlīzd 
ˈjen-rə-
: made general
especially
: not highly differentiated biologically nor strictly adapted to a particular environment
Examples of generalized in a Sentence
The patient has been experiencing generalized pain.
Recent Examples on the Web
Parenting styles can become generalized, especially on social media.
—
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, every few years, Congress is called on to reauthorize Section 702, which mandates that the intelligence agencies obtain generalized FISC approval for massive surveillance programs.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Her main focus, though, is on Eliza’s generalized depression, anger, and fear.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Is 'eclipse anxiety' different from generalized, or social anxiety?
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Rather, this is a generalized, population-wide relationship between cholesterol and heart disease risk that’s only one piece of the puzzle on the individual level.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
And those conditions — both depression and generalized anxiety disorder — are treatable conditions, by either getting therapy, perhaps some medication if that’s warranted in your condition.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
With such generalized skillsets and a healthy job market, middle managers may find new and prosperous opportunities elsewhere.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Some of the justices, including Gorsuch and Samuel Alito, also pondered whether other federal evidentiary rules could be applied to keep out the more generalized testimony.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
Nevertheless, every few years, Congress is called on to reauthorize Section 702, which mandates that the intelligence agencies obtain generalized FISC approval for massive surveillance programs.
—The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2024
Her main focus, though, is on Eliza’s generalized depression, anger, and fear.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Is 'eclipse anxiety' different from generalized, or social anxiety?
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Rather, this is a generalized, population-wide relationship between cholesterol and heart disease risk that’s only one piece of the puzzle on the individual level.
—Sarah Klein, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
And those conditions — both depression and generalized anxiety disorder — are treatable conditions, by either getting therapy, perhaps some medication if that’s warranted in your condition.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
With such generalized skillsets and a healthy job market, middle managers may find new and prosperous opportunities elsewhere.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 24 Mar. 2024
Some of the justices, including Gorsuch and Samuel Alito, also pondered whether other federal evidentiary rules could be applied to keep out the more generalized testimony.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Generalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalized. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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