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
When to See a Healthcare Provider Hypogonadism can cause symptoms that are nonspecific, meaning they could be caused by and easily attributed to other conditions, including aging.
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Other nonspecific signs that may be associated with asthma include decreased appetite and weight loss.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This is a nonspecific sign of inflammation, and it might be slightly elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Other nonspecific signs that may be associated with asthma include decreased appetite and weight loss.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This is a nonspecific sign of inflammation, and it might be slightly elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa.
—William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Who could Golden State target with the No. 41 overall pick?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Muscle mass contributes to your overall weight; BMI cannot differentiate among weight that's due to fat, bone, or muscle.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Cento Raw Bar is chef Avner Levi’s new followup to Cento Pasta Bar, where the Bestia and Sotto alum gave his Mignon pasta pop-up its own location and a broader menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The deal included a 90-day suspension of most tariffs, as well as a broad repeal of trade countermeasures by China against the U.S. imposed since early April.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Over time, however, the label lost credibility—undermined by vague accounting, low-quality offsets, and limited transparency.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As a result, the surface of the land and sea is an open book that anyone with an internet connection can read to the point where the embarrassing launch failure of a North Korean frigate is instantly world news instead of a vague rumor.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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