generalization

noun
UK: /ˌdʒenərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃən/

  1. A general statement or idea formed by considering specific examples.

    1. This is a broad generalization about young people.
    2. Her generalization that all politicians are dishonest is simply not supported by evidence.

  2. The act of making a general statement or idea.

    1. It was a hasty generalization from a small sample.
    2. The professor cautioned against making sweeping generalization based on limited research.

Synonyms

abstraction principle concept
generalization verb

  1. To form a general principle or conclusion from specific instances.

    1. We can't generalization from just one case.
    2. It is risky to generalization about an entire population based on a few interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "generalization" in English means: A general statement or idea formed by considering specific examples., The act of making a general statement or idea..

The phonetic transcription of "generalization" is /ˌdʒenərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdʒenərələˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "generalization": abstraction, principle, concept.

Example usage of "generalization": "This is a broad generalization about young people.". More examples on the page.