general (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “general”

1. not specific or detailed; covering a broad area
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   This book provides a general overview of the topic without going into details.
2. relating to most people
   The general public is encouraged to participate in the survey.
3. widespread or common
   It's the general consensus that we should start the project next week.
4. (typically after a noun) indicates the highest rank or position
   The director general of the company made the final decision on the new project.

noun “general”

1. an officer of high rank in the army or air force
   The general inspected the troops during the parade.
2. (figuratively) a person who is skilled in strategy and planning
   She was the general behind the team's success.
3. (medicine) a general anesthetic that makes a patient unconscious during surgery
   He was nervous about being put under a general for the first time.