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generalization

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






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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 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

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

If Levick shies away from generalization, he too is a composer not easily pinned down.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025

Aron’s training in worldliness was gained from a young man of no experience, which gave him the ability for generalization only the inexperienced can have.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Throughout “Those Who Are About to Die,” the reader comes upon fascinating generalizations, usually introduced by attention-arousing brief sentences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2026

In Hecox, it may resolve the case on mootness grounds or reaffirm that intermediate scrutiny tolerates generalizations even when they imperfectly fit at the margins.

From Slate ● Jan. 14, 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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