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Generalization

/dʒˌɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
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(noun) An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.

Note that we work with a slight generalization of the original definition.
Every generalization is dangerous, especially this one.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Broad ____ can sometimes lead to unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings between different cultural groups.

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