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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
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
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
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
Generic synonyms: Carry-over, Transfer, Transfer Of Training
Specialized synonyms: Irradiation
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Generalise, Generalize
Definition of Generalisation
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Medical Definition of Generalisation
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