Definition of Generalisation

1. Noun. An idea or conclusion having general application. "He spoke in broad generalities"

Exact synonyms: Generality, Generalization
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Principle, Rule
Derivative terms: Generalise, General, General, Generalize

2. Noun. The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.
Exact synonyms: Abstraction, Generalization
Generic synonyms: Theorisation, Theorization
Derivative terms: Abstract, Generalise, Generalize

3. Noun. Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
Exact synonyms: Generalization, Induction, Inductive Reasoning
Generic synonyms: Colligation
Derivative terms: Generalize, Induce

4. Noun. (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus.
Exact synonyms: Generalization, Stimulus Generalisation, Stimulus Generalization
Generic synonyms: Carry-over, Transfer, Transfer Of Training
Specialized synonyms: Irradiation
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Generalise, Generalize

Definition of Generalisation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Generalisation

1. The phenomenon of an organism's responding to all situations similar to one in which it has been conditioned. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Generalisation

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genealogy
genecology
genera
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generable
general
general
general-purpose
general-purpose bomb
generalcies
generalcy
generale
generalia
generalisation (current term)
generalisation (current term)
generalisations
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generalised
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generalised anaphylaxis
generalised anxiety disorder
generalised chondromalacia
generalised cortical hyperostosis
generalised elastolysis
generalised emphysema
generalised epidermolytic hyperkeratosis
generalised epilepsy
generalised eruptive histiocytoma
generalised gangliosidosis

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