Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
generalization
noun
/ˌdʒɛn.ə.rə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process of forming a general concept by extracting common features from specific examples.
Examples
- The scientist made a generalization about the species based on observations from several studies.
- It’s important to avoid generalization when discussing complex social issues, as individual circumstances can greatly differ.
- His generalization about teenagers didn’t accurately reflect the diversity of their experiences.
Meaning
Generalization refers to the broad inference or conclusion drawn from particular instances, often used in reasoning to derive a rule or principle.
Synonyms
- abstraction
- overgeneralization
- conclusion
- rule
- principle
