How do you use the word "generalization" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "generalization" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "generalization": Note that we work with a slight generalization of the original definition. Every generalization is dangerous, especially this one.

Generalization Meaning

/dʒˌɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

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

Definition

nounAn act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.

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

Sentence Examples

Note that we work with a slight generalization of the original definition.

Every generalization is dangerous, especially this one.

It's impossible to make a generalization with such poorly obtained data.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

generalisation induction generality

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

The scientist's untested ____ was later proven wrong by new evidence.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

Broad ____ can sometimes lead to unfair stereotypes and misunderstandings between different cultural groups.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁os Proto-Italic *genos Latin genus, generis Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin generālisbor. Anglo-Norman generalbor. Middle French generalbor. ▲ Latin generālisder. Middle English general English general Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ization English generalization From general + -ization.

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