"generics" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. plural of generic Tags: form-of, plural Form of: generic
    Sense id: en-generics-en-noun-YuDgvgd7
  2. (computing, programming) The use of templates etc. to create generic source code that can be used in many situations. Categories (topical): Computing, Programming
    Sense id: en-generics-en-noun-qzJwmhbK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 8 92 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 10 90 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 5 95 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences
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