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
As Claude leaves a weirdly nonspecific voicemail for Valentina in the next room (another classic blunder), Roselyn scoops some cyanide-containing silver polish out of its container on his desk and stirs it briskly into his tea.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Those who do have nonspecific symptoms such as a fever, a headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, aches and pains in the joints, eyes, muscles or bones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 11 July 2024
Be Specific, Not Generic One of the quickest ways to fade into the background during an interview is to give vague, nonspecific answers.
—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
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Those who do have nonspecific symptoms such as a fever, a headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, aches and pains in the joints, eyes, muscles or bones.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 11 July 2024
Be Specific, Not Generic One of the quickest ways to fade into the background during an interview is to give vague, nonspecific answers.
—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
See All Example Sentences for nonspecific
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Jay Hutchins is the general manager at Brent & Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, Virginia.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The move, part of a broader effort to streamline federal operations and reduce costs, could have far-reaching consequences for the department's ability to function effectively, particularly in areas like financial aid processing and customer service.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tweaks to a bill to address the Rosemont decision gained bipartisan support and could build momentum for a broader agreement to shore up the mineral supply chain.—
Daniel Moore,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Having lost an extra 30 minutes in the meeting above, another manager speeds through a document review, providing only vague feedback to her direct report.—
Shani Harmon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Not after the 49ers asked him to take a pay cut last year and after general manager John Lynch’s vague response when asked recently about the fullback’s future.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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