Meaning & use
generically
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In a general way, without reference to a specific brand, type, or particular instance.
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The drug is sold generically under several different names.
She spoke generically about workplace problems rather than naming names.
A note on using this word
Often used in commercial contexts to distinguish an unbranded product from a trademarked one, e.g., "a generically equivalent medication."
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