generalization

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Synonyms: generalisation, centralization, generalizations, genitalization, mineralization, federalization, genericization

Antonyms: generalisation, centralization, generalizations, genitalization, mineralization, federalization, genericization

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Noun

1. An act or instance of [[generalizing]]; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class.
2. The [[formulation]] of [[general]] [[concept]]s from [[specific]] [[instance]]s by [[abstracting]] [[common]] [[properties]].
3. [[inductive|Inductive]] [[reasoning]] from detailed [[fact]]s to general [[principle]]s.
4. An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.
5. {{lb|en|mathematics}} A proof, axiom, problem, or definition that includes another's cases, and also some additional cases; a conclusion reached by inferring from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

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