as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
This results in an oppression utterly devoid of context, so nonspecific as to be nothing.
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Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
When leaders do not grasp the personal needs of their subordinates, the message is broadly nonspecific and challenging for workers to connect with personally.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Body Aches Can Be Non-Specific Body aches can often be a nonspecific symptom, meaning that they can be caused by many health conditions and triggers that may not be obvious.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
In the early phase of the illness, people may abruptly start to complain of nonspecific symptoms:
Fever.
Fatigue.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 23 July 2024
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Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
When leaders do not grasp the personal needs of their subordinates, the message is broadly nonspecific and challenging for workers to connect with personally.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Body Aches Can Be Non-Specific Body aches can often be a nonspecific symptom, meaning that they can be caused by many health conditions and triggers that may not be obvious.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
In the early phase of the illness, people may abruptly start to complain of nonspecific symptoms:
Fever.
Fatigue.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 23 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for nonspecific
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
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During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on returning to overall profitability and is pursuing strategic partnerships to strengthen long-term profitability.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The agency also has broad oversight of a swath of consumer goods, including cosmetics, electronic cigarettes and most foods.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s housing proposals are vague and sometimes nonsensical.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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