generalization

Word parts

generalize + -ation

Other spellings

• (UK) generalisation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dʒɛn(ə)rəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

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• Hyphenation: gen‧er‧al‧iza‧tion

Noun

Singular generalization

Plural generalizations

1. The process of forming general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
2. The process of reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.