generalization
Generalization (noun) means the act of applying something that is true of part of a group to the whole group.
noun
1
The act of applying something that is true of part of a group to the whole group.
2
The process of forming a general idea by picking out the features that particular examples share.
3
Reasoning that moves from specific facts towards a broader, general conclusion.
4
A simplistic or exaggerated idea about what the people in a particular group are like.
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Rhymes for generalization
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of generalization?
"generalization" (noun) means the act of applying something that is true of part of a group to the whole group.
What is another word for generalization?
Other words for "generalization" include abstraction, generality, generalisation, induction.
What is the opposite of generalization?
The opposite of "generalization" is specialization.
What are the different meanings of generalization?
"generalization" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of applying something that is true of part of a group to the whole group; 2. The process of forming a general idea by picking out the features that particular examples share; 3. Reasoning that moves from specific facts towards a broader, general conclusion.
