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In general terms, adapt (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alter

'adapt' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in general terms' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ALTER' can be found hidden inside 'general terms'.

(Other definitions for alter that I've seen before include "Change, maybe later" , "Revise" , "Adapt" , "Change, make different" , "Make changes to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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