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Meaning of 'generalization' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Generalization [ n.]
- The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from particulars.
- A general inference.

Meaning of 'generalization' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . generalization [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an idea or conclusion having general application
Example in sentence:
  • he spoke in broad generalities

Nearby Words:

gena genappe gendarme gendarmery gendarmes gender gendered gendering genderless geneagenesis

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