GENERALIZATION

generalization, generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisation

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

generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning

(noun) reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

abstraction, generalization, generalisation

(noun) the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

generalization, generalisation, generality

(noun) an idea or conclusion having general application; “he spoke in broad generalities”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

generalization (countable and uncountable, plural generalizations)

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

Synonyms: universalization, Thesaurus:generalization

Antonyms: specialization, Thesaurus:specialization

Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.

(mathematics) A proof, axiom, problem, or definition which includes another's cases, and also some additional cases.

Source: Wiktionary


Gen`er*al*i*za"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. généralisation.]

1. The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from particulars. Generalization is only the apprehension of the one in the many. Sir W. Hamilton.

2. A general inference.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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