Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - generally

~ adv 1 in a general way, considering without details or specific cases  (The system has generally been found very easy to use. | She's not really ill, just generally run-down.) 2 by or to most people  (The plants are generally regarded as weeds. | So, is the plan generally acceptable?) 3 usually or most of the time  (Jonathan says he generally gets in to work by 8.00.) 4 generally speaking used to introduce a statement that is true in most cases but not always  (Generally speaking, the more expensive the stereo, the better it is.)