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generalization

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






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Of course, “tends” is not the same thing as “does,” which is where we reach the limits of generalization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Its strategic lessons—balance differing viewpoints, understand politics, remain humble and optimistic, change the game—are difficult to argue with, because they operate at such a high level of generalization.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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

There are tens of thousands of undocumented university students in higher education throughout the country, so you can’t make this kind of generalization as a justification for engaging in arrest.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025

Prussian Junkers had the reputation of being stiff and arrogant, but that seemed an unfair generalization.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

But a first breakthrough is usually followed by improvements and generalizations, so this might eventually lead to better data analysis tools in many branches of science.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Airy, easily disprovable generalizations proliferate in the book.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 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

Such sweeping generalizations were routinely accepted, mainly because those attacked were not unified enough politically to counter the charges.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy


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