general
- general
- I UK [ˈdʒen(ə)rəl] / US
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1) not specific, exact, or detailed
Could you just give us a general description of the work you do?
Her predictions are so general that they could apply to anybody.
We are prepared to discuss the deal in general terms, but the details are confidential.
I'm probably not making myself very clear, but you get the general idea.
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Nouns frequently used with general
▪ account, conclusion, description, information, principle, rule, statement
2) true for most people, things, or situations, or affecting most of them
There 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, shorter sentences are easier to understand.
3) noun] used for describing the whole of something, without considering the details
I 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.
4) dealing with all areas of a subject or activity, rather than concentrating on a particular area
a good general introduction to linguistics
science programmes that are accessible to the general viewer
The building and plumbing work will be done by a general contractor.
5) used, especially in job titles, for saying that someone is responsible for the whole of something
general manager/secretary:
Peter Klimt is the new European general manager.
See:
secretary-general
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the general direction/area/location of something
— an area near or towards something, though perhaps not at that exact placeWe were heading in the general direction of the sea.
II UK [ˈdʒen(ə)rəl] / US
noun countable]
Word forms "general":
singular general
plural generals
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an officer of high rank in the army or air force
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General — Gen er*al, n. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral. See {General}., a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The whole; the total; that which comprehends or relates to all, or the chief part; opposed to particular. [1913 Webster] In particulars our knowledge begins, and so spreads… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Generał — (pronounced IPA| [gɛ nɛraw] ) is the generic Polish language term for the rank of General. In narrow sense it is used to denote the rank of a Four star general introduced on August 15, 2002. It is currently the highest military rank of the Polish … Wikipedia
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General [2] — General, ein Offizier, der mehr als 1 Regiment commandirt, in mehreren Stufen, die jedoch nicht in allen Staaten gleich bezeichnet werden; gewöhnl.: G.major (Maréchal de camp), G.lieutenant oder Feldmarschallieutenant; G. der Infanterie od.… … Herders Conversations-Lexikon
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