generalization
Translation
generalization, general statement
Examples
That's a sweeping generalization.
That's a sweeping generalization.
Generalization is a key part of learning.
Generalization is a key part of learning.
Grammar Patterns
a general statement (countable) That's a sweeping generalization.
the process of making general statements (uncountable) Generalization is a key part of learning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abstraction, induction, sweeping statement; Antonyms: specific, detail
Etymology
From the verb 'generalize' + the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. It signifies the act or result of generalizing.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to generalize'. The '-ization' spelling is standard in American English.