broadclaim

noun

UK /ˈbrɔːd.kleɪm/

US /ˈbrɔd.kleɪm/

A big statement that says something is true for everyone or everything.

Saying all dogs are friendly is a broadclaim that isn't always true.

SYNONYMS

generalization sweeping statement overgeneralization blanket statement

RELATED WORDS

claim assertion statement exaggeration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A statement that covers a very wide range of cases without proof.

The report made a broadclaim about the whole industry.

3. An argument that skips over details and exceptions.

His essay was full of broadclaims but few facts.

4. A promise or assertion that is too general to be tested.

The ad's broadclaim about the product was hard to verify.