GENERALIZATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GENERALIZATION?

Need another word that means the same as “generalization”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “generalization” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Generalization” are: abstraction, generalisation, stimulus generalisation, stimulus generalization, induction, generality, concept, idea, notion, thought, theory, theorem, formula, hypothesis, speculation, conjecture, supposition, presumption

Generalization as a Noun

Definitions of "Generalization" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “generalization” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.
• An idea or conclusion having general application.
• The action of generalizing.
• Reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
• (psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus.
• Transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus.
• A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.

Synonyms of "Generalization" as a noun (18 Words)

abstraction	Freedom from representational qualities in art. The question can no longer be treated as an academic abstraction.
concept	An idea or invention to help sell or publicize a commodity. A new concept in corporate hospitality.
conjecture	(in textual criticism) the suggestion of a reading of a text not present in the original source. A matter for conjecture.
formula	A formulation. Formula two.
generalisation	Transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus.
generality	A statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force. Policy should be formulated at an appropriate level of generality.
hypothesis	A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence. A scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory.
idea	Your intention; what you intend to do. The idea of linking pay to performance has caught on.
induction	An act that sets in motion some course of events. The induction of an anesthetic state.
notion	An impulse or desire, especially one of a whimsical kind. She had a notion to ring her friend at work.
presumption	Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. The planning policy shows a general presumption in favour of development.
speculation	Investment in stocks, property, etc. in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss. This is pure speculation on my part.
stimulus generalisation	Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.
stimulus generalization	Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.
supposition	A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence. Their outrage was based on supposition and hearsay.
theorem	A general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths.
theory	A collection of propositions to illustrate the principles of a subject. Darwin s theory of evolution.
thought	To a small extent; somewhat. She hadn t given a thought to Max for some time.

Usage Examples of "Generalization" as a noun

• Such anecdotes cannot be a basis for generalization.
• He was making sweeping generalizations.

Associations of "Generalization" (30 Words)

acceptation	A particular sense or the generally recognized meaning common acceptation of a word or phrase.
algebraic	Of or relating to algebra. Algebraic geometry.
average	Achieve or reach on average. He is about average in height.
banal	Repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse. Songs with banal repeated words.
bland	(of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid. Standardized bland beers of mediocre quality.
common	Common to or shared by two or more parties. Common lands are set aside for use by all members of a community.
commonplace	A notable passage in a work copied into a commonplace book. Unemployment was commonplace in his trade.
habitual	Commonly used or practiced; usual. His habitual dress.
layperson	A non-ordained member of a Church. His highly successful lectures were meant for an audience of laypersons interested in the natural sciences.
median	The median value of a range of values. The median part of the sternum.
mediocre	Of only average quality; not very good. He is an enthusiastic if mediocre painter.
mediocrity	A person of second-rate ability or value. The team suddenly came good after years of mediocrity.
mundane	Found in the ordinary course of events- Anita Diamant. According to the Shinto doctrine spirits of the dead can act upon the mundane world.
norm	Adjust something to conform to a norm. The norms of good behaviour in the Civil Service.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. Dilute the stock solution with sterile water or normal saline.
ordinary	A judge who exercises authority by virtue of office and not by deputation. An ordinary wine.
preponderance	Superiority in power or influence. The preponderance of women among older people.
prevail	Persuade (someone) to do something. A friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds.
prevalent	Most frequent or common. The social ills prevalent in society today.
quotidian	Denoting the malignant form of malaria. His story is an achingly human one mired in quotidian details.
simplistic	Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are. Simplistic arguments of the ruling party.
specialization	The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill. A period of increasing specialization in the field of medicine.
sweeping	Dirt or refuse collected by sweeping. A smooth sweeping motion.
theory	A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena. They killed him on the theory that dead men tell no tales.
touchstone	A piece of fine-grained dark schist or jasper formerly used for testing alloys of gold by observing the colour of the mark which they made on it. They tend to regard grammar as the touchstone of all language performance.
typical	Representative as a symbol; symbolic. A typical example of 1930s art deco.
ubiquity	The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common. The ubiquity of mobile phones means you don t really need a watch.
uncharacteristically	In a way that is not typical of a particular person or thing. He hesitated uncharacteristically.
unexceptional	Not special in any way. A unexceptional an incident as can be found in a lawyer s career.
usual	Commonly encountered. The band was a bit sick of playing all the usuals.