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Generically

usgb/dʒəˈnerɪkli/Volume
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Broad Application

Use 'generically' to speak about a category, not just one item.

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Those fruits are generically called berries.
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Non-specific Use

'Generically' indicates talking about something without giving specifics.

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The book covers gardening techniques generically.
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Avoiding Details

Use 'generically' when avoiding unnecessary details in explanation.

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She spoke generically to keep the tutorial simple.
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