Generalizations

/ˌdʒɛn(ə)rəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ noun (plural)

Definition

Plural of generalization; broad conclusions or principles drawn from specific examples; statements that apply to many cases rather than specific ones.

Etymology

From generalization (from generalize plus -ation suffix). The -ation suffix indicates a process or result of an action.

Kelly Says

Scientists are trained to fear generalizations—they want to say 'under these specific conditions, this happened'—but marketing, politics, and media all survive by making bold generalizations; it's a constant battle between accuracy and simplicity!

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