genericise

Verb - To make something generic.

We need to open up this script and genericise it.

by theShark July 1, 2004

Genericise

To make generic or to standardize.

The reports need to be genericised so that they include the standard information.

by AmfamTeam September 26, 2006

Genericise

to use something so much its meaning, intent or value is diminished

Him: ( to waitress) " Thanks Boo thats all for now"
GF: "Boo... Boo... How you gonna Genericise our term?"

by Tychic July 15, 2019

generalised anxiety disorder

A terrible condition that plagues the affected mind with depression, fear, terrifying thoughts and overall anxiety. The affected person usually suffers from panic attacks and suffers from depression.

"The doctor says I have Generalised anxiety disorder, which explains the panic attacks lately."

by MedicOfNormandy1883 November 1, 2013

Genericizing

1) The act of generically defining a subject.
2) Software: the process of re-writing code so it is generic and re-usable for many projects. i.e. Forming a template.

The process of genericizing the myriad implementations of the project was long and arduous.

by IrishGeek November 3, 2010

genericide

A unique marketing predicament where a particular brand of a product becomes so common or dominant, its brand name becomes the generic term for the entire product category. Examples include Kleenex, Vaseline, Xerox, Windex and WD-40. Some trademarks have actually lost their legal protection in the U.S, including Aspirin, Thermos and zipper.

#1: "Hand me a Kleenex, would you please? I'm all stuffed up."

#2: "These are Puffs. Shouldn't you say 'facial tissue'?"

#1: "I just say Kleenex for all of them. The brand has committed genericide. Now just give me the damn Kleenex already, my nose is dripping!"

by drm310 September 23, 2011

Generisize

The act of making something generic. Implies that it was non-generic before.

I've Generisized the algorithm

by Joel D. Martinez April 4, 2007