generalization

Example Sentences

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To hazard a generalization, the archetypal American novel in the 20th century was a story of upward mobility, whereas the novel in Europe was one of decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

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

However, until now, it wasn't clear whether stress played a role in memory generalization.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2024

We are all familiar with the supposed generalization that rural Third World societies are less receptive to innovation than are Westernized industrial societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond