Generalisation Meaning

/ˌdʒɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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

nounInductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

The generalisation was based on limited data.
He made a generalisation about the entire population.
That statement is a generalisation that ignores key details.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
From only a single example, the student's quick ____ was not based on enough data.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is often a dangerous ____ to assume that all people from a certain country share the same beliefs.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
From only a single example, the student's quick ____ was not based on enough data.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It is often a dangerous ____ to assume that all people from a certain country share the same beliefs.

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