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In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage
“It is the general practice in engineering and science that equations be plotted as lines and discrete data as symbols.”
Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area
“The general opinion is that the benefits of the event outweigh the costs by a significant margin.”
Stated in indefinite terms
“Scott likes to spend his time philosophizing and thinking in broad, general terms.”
Of, affecting, or including all or most of the members of a group, domain or area
“His company would assume responsibility for general maintenance of the factory's machinery.”
Having no specialty or particular purpose
“While one section is devoted to literary terms, another attempts to provide general knowledge on a range of topics.”
Able to be used for, or in, various or assorted purposes or forms
“The water funds of a city cannot be used for general obligations, and can only be used for water department purposes.”
Designed to suit the general public rather than specialists or intellectuals
(of political activity) Participated in by a large part of the public rather than driven by politicians or political parties
Concerned with theories or hypotheses rather than with practical matters
With no restrictions on those allowed to participate
Unanimous or undivided
Lacks specific expertise or technical knowledge
Being the general or underlying character, tone or feel of something
Characterized by accessibility, promoting democratic values, and appealing to a general audience
Not exhibiting or requiring specialisation
A high military officer in a warlike nation
The head of an organization
Military leader in charge of a unit or vessel
A police officer or member of law enforcement
A person skilled in the planning and execution of tactics
A substance that induces insensitivity to pain
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