Synonyms of generalization

Noun

1. generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning, colligation

usage: reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

2. generalization, generalisation, generality, idea, thought

usage: an idea or conclusion having general application; "he spoke in broad generalities"

3. abstraction, generalization, generalisation, theorization, theorisation

usage: the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

4. generalization, generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisation, transfer, transfer of training, carry-over

usage: (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

Definition and meaning of generalization (Dictionary)