general meaning

The general meaning given by Williams seems, however, to be sustained, so far as can now be judged.

This verb has a general meaning besides the special one “to gather.”

I could not understand all that they said, but I was very sure about their general meaning.

It is possible to ask a question so that its general meaning is clear enough, but so that its precise meaning is in doubt.

The terms used in them are in their substance and general meaning the same, although they seem to be different.