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general
adjective UK /ˈdʒen(ə)rəl/ 1 not specific, exact, or detailedCould you just give us a general description of the work you do? Her predictions are so general that they could apply to anybody. in general terms: We are prepared to discuss the deal in general terms, but the details are confidential. general idea: I’m probably not making myself very clear, but you get the general idea. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe descriptions Synonyms and related words
Nouns frequently used with general ▪ account, conclusion, description, information, principle, rule, statement
2 true for most people, things, or situations, or affecting most of themThere was general agreement at the meeting that the plan was too expensive. The fighting could escalate into a more general war. Family planning has now become general throughout society. It’s in the general interest that we should have a well-run health service. as a general rule: As a general rule, shorter sentences are easier to understand. Synonyms and related words
Everything and including everything 3 only before nounused for describing the whole of something, without considering the detailsI get the general impression that they aren’t very happy. He has this general attitude of superiority toward his colleagues. Your general physical condition seems remarkably good. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe summaries 4 dealing with all areas of a subject or activity, rather than concentrating on a particular areaa good general introduction to linguistics the general reader/viewer (=someone who is not an expert): science programmes that are accessible to the general viewer general contractor/insurer/labourer (=someone who deals with all types of work): The building and plumbing work will be done by a general contractor. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe summaries 5 used, especially in job titles, for saying that someone is responsible for the whole of somethinggeneral manager/secretary: Peter Klimt is the new European general manager. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers See alsosecretary-general
the general direction/area/location of something in general general
adjective US /ˈdʒen(ə)rəl/ 1 not specific, exact, or detailedCould you just give us a general description of the work you do? Her predictions are so general that they could apply to anybody. in general terms: We are prepared to discuss the deal in general terms, but the details are confidential. general idea: I’m probably not making myself very clear, but you get the general idea. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe descriptions Synonyms and related words
Nouns frequently used with general ▪ account, conclusion, description, information, principle, rule, statement
2 true for most people, things, or situations, or affecting most of themThere was general agreement at the meeting that the plan was too expensive. The fighting could escalate into a more general war. Family planning has now become general practice. It’s in the general interest that we should have a well-run health service. as a general rule: As a general rule, shorter sentences are easier to understand. Synonyms and related words
Everything and including everything 3 only before nounused for describing the whole of something, without considering the detailsI get the general impression that they aren’t very happy. He has this general attitude of superiority toward his colleagues. Your general physical condition seems remarkably good. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe summaries 4 dealing with all areas of a subject or activity, rather than concentrating on a particular areaa good general introduction to linguistics the general reader/viewer (=someone who is not an expert): science programs that are accessible to the general viewer general contractor/insurer: The building and plumbing work will be done by a general contractor. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe summaries 5 used, especially in job titles, for saying that someone is responsible for the whole of somethinggeneral manager/secretary: Peter Klimt is the new European general manager. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers See alsosecretary-general
the general direction/area/location of something in general general
noun countable UK /ˈdʒen(ə)rəl/ 1 an officer of high rank in the army or air force Synonyms and related words
Officers in the armed forces adjutant aide-de-camp brigadier-general
general
noun countable US /ˈdʒen(ə)rəl/ 1 an officer of high rank in the army, air force, or marines Synonyms and related words
Officers in the armed forces adjutant aide-de-camp brigadier
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