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general (EN)
bijvoeglijk naamwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

bijvoeglijk naamwoord “general”

basisvorm general (more/most)
  1. algemeen
    This book provides a general overview of the topic without going into details.
  2. algemeen (betreffende de meeste mensen)
    The general public is encouraged to participate in the survey.
  3. algemeen (in de betekenis van wijdverbreid of gebruikelijk)
    It's the general consensus that we should start the project next week.
  4. generaal (geeft de hoogste rang of positie aan)
    The director general of the company made the final decision on the new project.

zelfstandig naamwoord “general”

enkelvoud general, meervoud generals
  1. generaal
    The general inspected the troops during the parade.
  2. strateeg
    She was the general behind the team's success.
  3. narcose (algemene verdoving)
    He was nervous about being put under a general for the first time.