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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Among folks in the business, there is a general sense of Hacks as a funny show featuring great performances, made by incredibly likable people in Downs, Aniello, and Statsky.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Apple continues to offer multi-year support across its hardware, including the Mac platform in general and the MacBook laptops in particular.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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Differences Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss Fat loss and weight loss affect your body composition, metabolism, and overall health in different ways.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories The response came as Bassetti discussed the broader need for consolidation in the media industry, suggesting that scale has become essential for survival in today’s marketplace.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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Louis Vuitton recently launched the Escales Autour du Monde collection as part of a broader strategic plan to elevate its watch category.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Burnout is no longer a vague emotional state but a measurable physiological response driven by chronic inflammation, insulin resistance and cellular fatigue.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Many — most? — people have only a vague understanding of what the other is really up to.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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