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1.nounA general fact or proposition; a generality."We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."
2.nounThe holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
3.nounA great strategist or tactician."Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world."
4.nounThe head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.
5.nounA commander of naval forces; an admiral.
6.nounA general servant; a maid with no specific duties.
7.nounA general anesthetic.
8.nounGeneral anesthesia.
9.nounThe general insurance industry."I work in general."
10.verbTo lead (soldiers) as a general.