Definition of generalize

• v. t. - To bring under a genus or under genera; to view in relation to a genus or to genera.
• v. t. - To apply to other genera or classes; to use with a more extensive application; to extend so as to include all special cases; to make universal in application, as a formula or rule.
• v. t. - To derive or deduce (a general conception, or a general principle) from particulars.
• v. i. - To form into a genus; to view objects in their relations to a genus or class; to take general or comprehensive views.