GCMs are great for predicting weather but not climate
gen·er·al
ˈjenərəl/
adjective
1.
affecting or concerning all or most people, places, or things; widespread.
"books of general interest"
synonyms: widespread, common, extensive, universal, wide, popular, public, mainstream; More
antonyms: restricted, localized
not specialized or limited in range of subject, application, activity, etc.
"brush up on your general knowledge"
synonyms: miscellaneous, mixed, assorted, diversified, composite, heterogeneous, eclectic
"general knowledge"
(of a rule, principle, etc.) true for all or most cases.
normal or usual.
"it is not general practice to confirm or deny such reports"
synonyms: usual, customary, habitual, traditional, normal, conventional, typical, standard, regular; More
2.
considering or including the main features or elements of something, and disregarding exceptions; overall
Another "general" model failure.
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