generalization
noun
the act or process of generalizing.
generalizations
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pluralof generalization.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
The Supreme Court has long held that law enforcement officers cannot detain people based on generalizations that would cast a wide net of suspicion on large segments of the law-abiding population.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2025
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
