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
When to See a Healthcare Provider Hypogonadism can cause symptoms that are nonspecific, meaning they could be caused by and easily attributed to other conditions, including aging.
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Other nonspecific signs that may be associated with asthma include decreased appetite and weight loss.
—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
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Other nonspecific signs that may be associated with asthma include decreased appetite and weight loss.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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These micro-interactions throughout your day can significantly impact your overall sense of connection and well-being while working remotely.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Department of Health and Human Services has been less detailed about the specific cuts its divisions will see, largely focusing on the overall numbers, which are down considerably.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories The response came as Bassetti discussed the broader need for consolidation in the media industry, suggesting that scale has become essential for survival in today’s marketplace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Over time, however, the label lost credibility—undermined by vague accounting, low-quality offsets, and limited transparency.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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