generalization
noun [C or U] (UK usually generalisation) /ˌdʒen.ə r.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/-əˈ-/ Definition
C1 a written or spoken statement in which you say or write something very basic, based on limited facts, that is partly or sometimes true, but not always, or when someone generalizes by using such statements: The report is full of errors and sweeping (= extreme) generalizations. Generalization can be dangerous.Elaborating, specifying and simplifying
(Definition of generalization noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- broaden verb (MORE GENERAL)
- complicate verb
- depth noun (SERIOUSNESS)
- detail noun (INFORMATION)
- dilate on/upon sth phrasal verb
- dumb sth down phrasal verb
- elaborate verb
- expand on sth phrasal verb
- expatiate verb
- flesh sth out phrasal verb
- generalize verb
- go into sth phrasal verb (DISCUSS)
- oversimplify verb
- predigested adjective
- simplify verb
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