1. (noun) generalization, generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
Synonyms: generalisation, abstraction, installation, generalization, generality, inductance, stimulus generalization, evocation, initiation, induction, trigger, elicitation, stimulus generalisation, inductive reasoning
2. (noun) generalization, generalisation, generality
an idea or conclusion having general application
Synonyms: generalisation, abstraction, generalization, generality, stimulus generalization, induction, stimulus generalisation, inductive reasoning
3. (noun) abstraction, generalization, generalisation
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Synonyms: generalisation, abstraction, generalization, generality, abstract, abstract entity, stimulus generalization, induction, abstractedness, stimulus generalisation, inductive reasoning
4. (noun) generalization, generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisation
(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
Synonyms: generalisation, abstraction, generalization, generality, stimulus generalization, induction, stimulus generalisation, inductive reasoning
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