0 involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as a unit:
My general impression of the place was good.
The talk is intended to be of general interest (= of interest to most people).
UK formal Rain will become more general in the southeast during the afternoon.
In general, men are taller than women.
The government will only say it is not in the general interest to reveal any more information.
1 not detailed, but including the most basic or necessary information:
2 including a lot of things or subjects and not limited to only one or a few:
3 an officer of very high rank, especially in the army:
General Brown/Roger Brown
[ as form of address ] Thank you, General.
4 involving or relating to most people, things, or conditions, esp. when these are considered as a unit; not particular or specific:
5 a military officer of the highest rank
6 including a lot of things or subjects rather than being limited to only one or a few:
7 used as part of the title of a job of someone who is in charge of all or part of an organization or company:
8 usually, or in most situations:
In general, British management style is known for its individuality.
The general consensus in the office is that he's useless at his job.
There was a general air of expectancy in the crowd.
These are general criticisms which should not be taken personally.
The performance of the car industry is a good pointer to the general economic health of the country.
It would seem to be a general truth that nothing is as straightforward as it at first seems.
The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.
He's a competent enough officer, but I doubt he'll ever make general.
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