generalization

== English == === Alternative forms === generalisation === Etymology === From general +‎ -ization. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === generalization (countable and uncountable, plural generalizations) An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties. Synonyms: universalization; see also Thesaurus:generalization Antonyms: specialization; see also 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 that includes another's cases, and also some additional cases; a conclusion reached by inferring from specific cases to more general cases or principles. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== stereotype === Further reading === “generalization”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.