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generalization

noun
  1. The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

    Similar: universalization

  2. Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

  3. An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.

Synonymsuniversalization
Antonymsspecialization

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