Definition of Generalization
Generalization
gen·er·al·i·za·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of forming a general concept or idea from specific instances.

e.g. The researcher's generalization about human behavior was based on extensive data.

(noun)
the act of generalization or simplification or overall judgment about something based on inference, which does not usually apply to all instances;

e.g. One cannot use such anecdotes for the basis of generalization of an important matter.



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