general
- general
- I UK [ˈdʒen(ə)rəl] / US
adjective ***
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- — General … Deutsch Wörterbuch
General(in) — General(in) … Deutsch Wörterbuch
General — es un rango militar. Se encuentra en la cima de la jerarquía castrense, sobre los oficiales superiores (comandante, teniente coronel, coronel), los oficiales (alférez, teniente, capitán; que son en la Armada alférez de fragata, alférez de navío y … Wikipedia Español
General — General, Plural Generale oder Generäle (beide Formen sind korrekt), bezeichnet beim Militär einerseits den Sammelbegriff für die höchste Dienstgradgruppe, die Generalität, andererseits in den meisten Staaten den im Frieden höchsten Dienstgrad bei … Deutsch Wikipedia
général — général, ale (jé né ral, ra l ) adj. 1° Commun à un genre, à la plupart. Les faits généraux. Des aperçus généraux sur l histoire. • La puissance de la nature est si ample et si vaste, ces principes sont si simples et si généraux...., DESC.… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
general — (Del lat. generālis). 1. adj. Común a todos los individuos que constituyen un todo, o a muchos objetos, aunque sean de naturaleza diferente. 2. Común, frecuente, usual. 3. p. us. Que posee vasta instrucción. Eduardo es un hombre muy general. 4. m … Diccionario de la lengua española
General — Gen er*al, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral, fr. L. generalis. See {Genus}.] 1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy. [1913 Webster] 2. Comprehending many species or individuals;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Général — is the French word for General. In France, Army generals are named after the type of unit they command. In ascending order there are two ranks : * . * .Officers of the rank of Général de Division can receive different positions and styles ( rang… … Wikipedia
general — gen·er·al / jen rəl, je nə / adj 1: involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole 2: involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group 3: not confined by specialization or limitation 4: relating to, determined by … Law dictionary
general — adjetivo 1. Que es común o pertenece al conjunto de personas o cosas: El gobierno ha decretado amnistía general. Por las tardes voy a clases de cultura general. anestesia* general. capítulo* general. huelga* general. medicina* general. 2.… … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
general — General, [gener]ale. adj. m. Universel. Reglement general. maxime generale. un assaut general. Procession generale. Concile general. Estats generaux. approbation generale. consentement general. regle generale. On dit prov. Il n y a point de regle … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
