generalization
Example Sentences
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Generalization and abstraction dissipate the impact of his message.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2022
The Danger of Generalization One big danger, Haji says, is that people will generalize about the solar – or even the whole cleantech industry – based on Solyndra’s high-profile failure.
From Forbes • Sep. 24, 2011
The auctioneer's voice boomed out the cow's pedigree: "ZangwilPs Bijou Lass, the daughter of Throaty Contralto by that great sire Glittering Generalization."
From Time Magazine Archive
Generalization and criticism have been made always with reference to later exploration, which necessarily enhances or diminishes the importance of any original work.
From Explorers and Travellers by Greely, Adolphus W.
Generalization states a broad principle, or a general truth, derived from examination of a considerable number of individual facts.
From The Art of Public Speaking by Carnagey, Dale
Vocabulary lists containing generalization
Argumentative Writing
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Argumentative Writing, List 2
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