Ορισμοίgeneral

Concerned with, applicable to, or affecting the whole or every member of a class or category: "subduing all her impressions as a woman, to something more general” ( Virginia Woolf).

Affecting or characteristic of the majority of those involved; prevalent: general discontent.

Of or affecting the entire body: general paralysis.

Being usually the case; true or applicable in most instances but not all: the general correctness of her decisions.

Not limited in scope, area, or application: as a general rule.

Not limited to or dealing with one class of things; diversified: general studies.

Involving only the main features rather than precise details: a general grasp of the subject.

Highest or superior in rank: the general manager.

A commissioned rank in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above lieutenant general.

One who holds this rank or a similar rank in another military organization.

A general officer.

A statement, principle, or fact that embraces or is applicable to the whole.

General anesthesia.

Archaic The public.

in general Generally.