GENERALIZATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Generalization.
Generalization - as a noun
Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalisation15induction12inductive reasoningAn idea or conclusion having general application
Example: "He spoke in broad generalities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalisation15generality14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5thought14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstraction15generalisation15(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalisation15stimulus generalisationstimulus generalizationHypernyms (Closely Related)
carry-overtransfer11transfer of trainingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Making a generalization about an entire group based on the actions of a few individuals is unfair."
"The professor's statement was too much of a generalization and did not accurately reflect the complexities of the subject."
"It is important to avoid making sweeping generalizations about people from different cultures."
"She made a generalization that all politicians are corrupt."
"The study's findings were criticized for relying on generalizations rather than specific data."
Word Game Points
Is GENERALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, generalization is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GENERALIZATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is GENERALIZATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, generalization is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGENERALIZATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is GENERALIZATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, generalization is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGENERALIZATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
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