OXFORD DICTIONARY
generalize, v. (also -ise)
1 intr. a speak in general or indefinite terms. b form general principles or notions.
2 tr. reduce to a general statement, principle, or notion.
3 tr. a give a general character to. b call by a general name.
4 tr. infer (a law or conclusion) by induction.
5 tr. Math. & Philos. express in a general form; extend the application of.
6 tr. (in painting) render only the typical characteristics of.
7 tr. bring into general use.
generalizable adj. generalizability n. generalizer n.
F g{eacute}n{eacute}raliser (as GENERAL)
THESAURUS
generalize
analyze, apply reason, broaden, deal in generalities, deduce, ecumenicize, expand, extend, globalize, hypothesize, infer, intellectualize, logicalize, logicize, make a generalization, philosophize, provide a rationale, rationalize, reason, spread, syllogize, synthesize, theorize, universalize, use reason, widen
ROGET THESAURUS
generalize
Generality
VB
be general, prevail, be going about, stalk abroad, render general,
generalize.