To make a broad statement or conclusion that applies to many cases based on specific examples; to think in general terms rather than particulars.
From generalize (late 16th century, from French généraliser) plus -es ending for third person singular.
When your friend generalizes by saying 'all your exes are bad,' they're using the same mental process that helped humans survive—noticing patterns. The problem is we generalize from tiny samples, so one bad experience becomes a universal rule!
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