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general

[jen-er-uhl] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
common, accepted
Synonyms
STRONG
accustomed broad commonplace familiar generic humdrum natural normal ordinary prevailing public regular routine universal
WEAK
conventional customary everyday extensive habitual inclusive matter-of-course popular prevalent run-of-the-mill typical uneventful usual wide widespread wonted
Antonyms
STRONG
abnormal different eccentric extraordinary individual infrequent irregular particular peculiar private rare specific strange uncommon unknown unusual
WEAK
circumscribed definite exact exceptional limited novel singular unaccepted unique
ADJECTIVE
inexact, approximate
Synonyms
STRONG
loose
WEAK
ill-defined imprecise inaccurate indefinite not partial not particular not specific uncertain undetailed unspecific vague
Antonyms
WEAK
abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual limited novel particular rare singular specific unaccepted uncommon unique unusual
ADJECTIVE
comprehensive
Synonyms
STRONG
blanket broad catholic collective comprehending diffuse generic infinite overall sweeping total universal
WEAK
across-the-board all-around all-embracing all-inclusive ample ecumenical encyclopedic endless extensive far-reaching global inclusive indiscriminate limitless miscellaneous panoramic taken as a whole ubiquitous unconfined unlimited wide worldwide
Antonyms
STRONG
confined exclusive incomplete limited narrow partial particular restricted specific
WEAK
abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual novel rare singular unaccepted uncommon unique unusual

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The retailer is targeting a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses of $200 million by the end of the fiscal year, up from a prior goal of $150 million.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“This trade measure helps pulls us back from the brink,” Axel Eggert, director general of the European Steel Association, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Long-term care includes a variety of types of medical care and general personal assistance for people who can no longer fully take care of themselves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The general public can get in on the coveted buffalo cauliflower when the new building opens to the public on May 4 — with the partnership continuing through the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Here are my latest masterworks! Though I fear they are too groundbreaking to find favor with the general public.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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