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Definition of generalization noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

generalization

noun
 
/ˌdʒenrəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
 
/ˌdʒenrələˈzeɪʃn/
(British English also generalisation)
[countable, uncountable]
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  1. a general statement that is based on only a few facts or examples; the act of making such statements
    • a speech full of broad/sweeping generalizations
    • to make generalizations about something
    • Try to avoid generalization.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • broad
    • gross
    • hasty
    verb + generalization
    • make
    preposition
    • generalization about
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    Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French généralisation, from généraliser ‘generalize’.
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