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
Be Specific, Not Generic One of the quickest ways to fade into the background during an interview is to give vague, nonspecific answers.
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
In many healthy adults, pertussis may be limited to a lingering cough, while older children may only show nonspecific symptoms, such as a runny nose and a cough, Muñoz adds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
This results in an oppression utterly devoid of context, so nonspecific as to be nothing.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
In many healthy adults, pertussis may be limited to a lingering cough, while older children may only show nonspecific symptoms, such as a runny nose and a cough, Muñoz adds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
This results in an oppression utterly devoid of context, so nonspecific as to be nothing.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
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To accommodate the changes, the general government budget will be reduced, meaning there would be no overall budget increase.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership.Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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These challenges can also increase stress levels for affected residents, which may negatively impact their overall health.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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As mentioned, magnesium is an essential mineral in the body and plays a significant role in overall health.Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2025
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When placed correctly, light from these fixtures should diffuse throughout the room by bouncing off walls, mirrors, or ceilings to create a broad light distribution.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Health equity requires a broader approach — one that recognizes and acts on the importance of real life variables like access to nutritious food, stable housing, and transportation.Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Instead of having the nerve to just say it, BSU put out vague, whiny press releases, apparently trying to minimize outrage on both sides.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Early on, that information was useful in forming a vague picture of our interests and behaviors.Jon Kirchner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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