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generalization

[jen-er-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌdʒɛn ər ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /






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The VMI plaintiffs argued that even if a generalization that most women couldn’t make it through VMI was right, they were an exception that meant the blanket exclusion violated their rights.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

This is a generalization not based on facts.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

The researchers began by examining memory design in AI models, focusing on working memory and its role in generalization.

From Science Daily Jan. 28, 2026

But what Jones and Whewell showed was that, specifically related to agricultural land, Ricardo had crafted a huge generalization that didn't map onto the reality of the situation.

From Salon Feb. 1, 2025

Wilkerson begins the paragraph by stating that the actions of her protagonists are universal, but she does not rest with that generalization.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

To illuminate his dark subject matter, Fiedler adopts a punchy, aggressive prose replete with antitheses, exclamation marks, capitalized terminology and bold generalizations.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Evocative anecdotes and sharp observations work better than vague praise or sweeping generalizations.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

“Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens,” the association said in a statement on X.

From Salon Jan. 26, 2026

The post continued: “Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 24, 2026

So various were the peoples of the Americas that continent-wide generalizations are risky to the point of folly.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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