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genl

genl

9.8
Not detailed or specific
  • adjective
  • Archaic
translation icon : general
  • The guidelines are meant to offer genl advice rather than specific instructions.

Examples

  • We need a genl overview of the project.

  • The genl guidelines apply to all departments.

  • The report provided only genl information about the company's performance.

  • Please give me your genl thoughts on the proposal before we discuss details.

  • The report provided only genl information about the company's performance.

  • Please give me your genl thoughts on the proposal before we discuss details.

  • The guidelines are meant to offer genl advice rather than specific instructions.

Synonyms

general
vsgenl
∞ 1.0

Not specific and including most people or cases

is the abbreviated form used before a noun to mean not specialized
generic
vsgenl
81 4.8

Typical of a whole group rather than a single person or thing

is a shortened form used before a noun to mean not specific
general-purpose
vsgenl
4 3.9

Useful for many different tasks and situations

is a shortened form used before a noun to mean not specific or specialized

Surface Forms

genl positive

Etymology

Genl is a short form of general, which means 'not specific' or 'broad'. So when you see genl before a noun, it is a quick way to say something is a basic or overall idea rather than a detailed one.