blanket statement

ˈblæŋkɪt ˈsteɪtmənt

Definition

Definition of blanket statement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

fallacygeneralization made without enough evidence

Saying all cats hate water is a blanket statement.

generalization

sweeping statement

generalizationassumption that one truth fits all cases

Claiming everyone loves pizza is a blanket statement.

generalization

sweeping statement

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Expressions with blanket

security blanket

blanket providing comfort to a child

The toddler never sleeps without his security blanket.

blanket ban

general prohibition without exceptions

There is a blanket ban on the use of plastic bags in the city.

blanket approval

universal acceptance without conditions

The new policy got blanket approval from all departments.

blanket coverage

comprehensive protection or inclusion

The new law provides blanket coverage for all employees.

throw a wet blanket on

discredit or spoil enthusiasm or excitement

He threw a wet blanket on their plans for a party.

blanket of fog

thick layer of fog covering an area

The city was covered in a blanket of fog this morning.

Expressions with statement

fashion statement

clothing or style choice showing a message or personality

Her bright jacket made a real fashion statement.

sweeping statement

overly general statement

His claim that all politicians are corrupt is a sweeping statement.

make a statement

express an opinion or viewpoint clearly

He decided to make a statement during the meeting..

bank statement

document showing all account transactions and balances

I reviewed my bank statement for any errors.

policy statement

official document or announcement that clearly explains rules or planned actions

The company released a policy statement on workplace harassment last week.

witness statement

written or recorded account of events given by someone who saw them

The lawyer reviewed the witness statement before preparing questions for the trial.

bold statement

strong and noticeable assertion

The CEO's bold statement about the company's future impressed the investors.

false statement

untrue declaration

The witness was charged with making a false statement.

opening statement

introductory comments in a debate or presentation

Her opening statement in the debate was compelling and well-structured.

public statement

comment or opinion shared in front of many people or media

The mayor's public statement on housing policy drew both praise and criticism.

Examples of blanket statement in a sentence

It's a blanket statement to say teenagers are always rebellious.
Saying all politicians are corrupt is a blanket statement.
It's a blanket statement to say cats are aloof.

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French:généralisation hâtive, déclaration générale, ...
German:pauschale Aussage, ...
Italian:affermazione generica, generalizzazione, ...
Spanish:generalización excesiva, declaración general, ...
Portuguese:generalização, afirmação geral, ...
Chinese:一概而论, 以偏概全, ...
Japanese:一般化, 一括り, ...
Arabic:تَعْمِيم مُطْلَق, تَعميم, ...
Hebrew:הַכְלָלָה גּוֹרֶפֶת, אֲמִירָה גּוֹרֶפֶת, ...
Russian:обобщающее утверждение, обобщение, ...
Ukrainian:узагальнення, загальне твердження, ...
Hindi:सामान्यीकरण, व्यापक सामान्यीकरण, ...
Bengali:সাধারণীকৃত বক্তব্য, সাধারণীকরণ, ...
Catalan:generalització precipitada, generalització, ...
Czech:ukvapené zobecnění, paušalizace, ...
Danish:overgeneralisering, ...
Dutch:algemene uitspraak, generalisatie, ...
Greek:γενίκευση, σαρωτική δήλωση, ...
Hungarian:elhamarkodott általánosítás, általánosító kijelentés, ...
Khmer:ការសន្និដ្ឋានទូទៅដោយគ្មានភស្តុតាងគ្រប់គ្រាន់, ការសន្និដ្ឋានទូទៅដោយមិនគិតពីករណីខុសគ្នា, ...
Korean:일반화, 전반적 진술, ...
Persian:تعمیم بی‌پایه, تعمیم, ...
Polish:uogólnienie, ...
Portuguese (BR):generalização apressada, generalização, ...
Romanian:generalizare, ...
Swedish:svepande påstående, generalisering, ...
Thai:การเหมารวม, การกล่าวแบบเหมารวม, ...
Turkish:genel ifade, ...
Vietnamese:nhận định chung chung, sự vơ đũa cả nắm, ...

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