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general
/ˈdʒenərəl/

general

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈdʒɛnərəl/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈdʒenərəl/
Meaning of general

not specific; relating to most cases

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Pronunciation/ˈdʒenərəl/
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How important is this wordoften
general

When to use general

general idea

allgemeine Vorstellung

general rule

allgemeine Regel

general opinion

allgemeine Meinung

general area

allgemeiner Bereich

general public

allgemeine Öffentlichkeit

general usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The report gives a general view of the issue.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We need a general plan before we start.

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general translation: общий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

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/ˈdʒenərəl/

general translation

общий

general examples

The report gives a general view of the issue.

general transcription

/ˈdʒenərəl/, /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

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general meaning: what does it mean?

not specific; relating to most cases

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general is pronounced as /ˈdʒenərəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

general definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The report gives a general view of the issue. Translation: В отчёте даётся общий взгляд на проблему.

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