general meaning
Example Sentences
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Stars have another advantage: They work more systematically in general, meaning they are more organized and thoughtful in how they approach tasks compared with the average worker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
In a similar way, “tragedy” originated onstage, as a dramatic form, before acquiring the more general meaning of a devastating or unfortunate situation.
From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
Funds from the primary can’t carry over to the general, meaning Bass had to begin the money game from scratch on June 8.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
Because visual information is presented simultaneously, its general meaning may be apparent at a glance, while more nuanced or complicated meanings may take a long time to figure out.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
Nico didn’t speak the language, but he remembered his childhood Italian well enough to glean the general meaning: We, the bones that are here, await yours.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
