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