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generality

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A broad statement lacking specific detail.

The report's opening generality became useful only after concrete examples followed.
Dictionary practice example.
During review, one member offered a generality about taking good care of expensive things but supplied no action a borrower could follow.
From Enough Detail, in the Right Order.
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