general

adjective A2

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relating to or affecting all or most members of a group; not specific or detailed

The general guidelines were posted on the bulletin board.

She gave a general overview of the project's objectives.
General knowledge about climate change is increasing among young people.
The professor emphasized that a general understanding of statistics is essential for research.
Despite the general optimism, the committee remained cautious about the funding proposal.

general consensus · genel mutabakat There was a general consensus that the policy needed revision.
general public · genel halk The announcement was aimed at the general public.
in general In general, students perform better when they study regularly.
as a general rule As a general rule, you should back up your data weekly.

sb: somebody · sth: something

opposite: specific

noun B2

general

a high-ranking officer in the army, typically in command of a large formation or a branch of the armed forces

The general gave a brief speech to the soldiers.

During the ceremony, the general received a medal of honor.
Many students study the strategies used by famous generals in history class.
The general's decisions greatly influenced the outcome of the campaign.
International media analyzed the general's role in the recent diplomatic negotiations.

army general · ordu generali The army general inspected the troops before the exercise.
former general · eski general The former general now works as a defense analyst.
be promoted to general He was promoted to general after twenty years of service.

sb: somebody · sth: something

simpler: officer

opposite: private

Same family

know one and the others are easy

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