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generalization

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






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One can only hope his generalization proves correct.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2025

The economist Kenneth Arrow has proved a very powerful generalization which shows that something like the above situation characterizes every voting system.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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,” the association said in a statement on X.

From Salon Jan. 26, 2026

Just as Moore’s Law helped chip designers predict and plan for the future, its generalizations provide guideposts that can help us ensure that the energy transition proceeds not just quickly but also smoothly and profitably.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2024

But by and large, I believe these generalizations to be accurate, and indeed, such 'idealistic' motivations as I have described have played a large part in my own career.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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