generalization

/dʒˌɛnɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən/ · 6 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
2. an idea or conclusion having general application
   “he spoke in broad generalities”
3. the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
4. (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

Synonyms for generalization

• generalisation
• induction
• inductive reasoning
• generality
• abstraction
• stimulus generalization
• stimulus generalisation

Words that rhyme with generalization

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation