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Princeton's WordNet

  1. generalization, generalisation, generalitynoun

    an idea or conclusion having general application

    "he spoke in broad generalities"

  2. abstraction, generalization, generalisationnoun

    the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

  3. generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoningnoun

    reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

  4. generalization, generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisationnoun

    (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

Wiktionary

  1. generalisationnoun

    The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

  2. generalisationnoun

    Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

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  1. generalisation

    Generalisation is a concept that refers to the process of deriving general principles, rules, or conclusions based on specific instances or evidence. It is a cognitive process that involves drawing broad inferences from particular observations or experiences. Often used in research and reasoning, generalisation can be applied to various fields including science, philosophy, statistics, and psychology. It's also important to be cautious of overgeneralisation, where broad conclusions are drawn from limited or insufficient data.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of generalisation in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of generalisation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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