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generalizing

VERB

make a sweeping assumption, statement

Synonyms

STRONG

conclude derive discern discover establish hypothesize induce observe philosophize postulate speculate theorize

WEAK

be metaphysical stay in the clouds vapor

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore miss neglect overlook unsettle

WEAK

except specifize

Example Sentences

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If this were a one-off event, we would want to avoid generalizing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

It requires a model capable of generalizing or learning to reason, rather than pattern matching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Any small deviation reduced the efficiency of the method so, provided that each material has their own band-gaps, generalizing the proposed mechanism seemed something out of reach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

It then falters by generalizing a history that, with some added details, could have better emphasized Lil Nas X’s current impact on culture.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

To generalize about war is like generalizing about peace.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien