What does "broad-brush" mean?

To generalize or describe (something) in very broad, sweeping terms.

What is a synonym for "broad-brush"?

Common synonyms include: faulty generalization.

adj, verb, slang

adj, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Verb

1
To generalize or describe (something) in very broad, sweeping terms. idiomatic, informal, transitive

Adjective

1
General and sweeping in scope but lacking detail. idiomatic, informal, not-comparable
"He takes a broad-brush approach to the study of history."

"He takes a broad-brush approach to the study of history."