an overarching concept or principle that applies to multiple cases

a high-ranking military officer

सामान्य अवधारणा

English Usage: The general idea of equality is important in all societies.

Hindi Usage: समानता का सामान्य विचार सभी समाजों में महत्वपूर्ण है।

not specific, applicable to many cases

विशिष्ट नहीं, कई मामलों में लागू

English Usage: The instructions were too general to be useful.

Hindi Usage: निर्देश उपयोगी होने के लिए बहुत सामान्य थे।