generalization

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

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

They learn mappings from inputs to outputs, sometimes with impressive generalization, but the computation is still a digital procedure running on hardware built for a very different style of computing.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 24, 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

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

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

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