as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
Other nonspecific signs that may be associated with asthma include decreased appetite and weight loss.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This is a nonspecific sign of inflammation, and it might be slightly elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonspecific
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This is a nonspecific sign of inflammation, and it might be slightly elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When these systems break under the stress of abuse, neglect, or general incompetence, bad things happen.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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After this weekend, overall domestic revenues are 16% ahead of 2024, though still about 32% behind 2019, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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On a broader stage, there is Mamie Gummer, eldest daughter of the Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep.—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Chinese galleries have been steadily expanding their presence in New York in the past few years, mirroring a broader migration trend as more wealthy Chinese individuals move to the United States.—
Hok-Hang Cheung for ArtNews,
Robb Report,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Some vague stripes run down its spine, blurring together toward its tail.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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The instructions were vague and didn’t have many helpful illustrations.—
Kate Puhala,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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