generalization

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
noun an idea or conclusion having general application
noun the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

From general + -ization.

Fear not the new generalization. — Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Well, that is a good sweeping generalization. — The Valley of Fear, Arthur Conan Doyle
(Remarks like this are called philosophic generalizations, Albert’s uncle says.) — The Wouldbegoods: Being the Further Adventures of the Treasure Seekers, E. (Edith) Nesbit

generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning

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