Synonyms for generalization

Noun

1. abstraction, generalization, generalisation, theorization, theorisation

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

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

usage: reasoning from detailed facts to general principles

3. generalization, generalisation, generality, idea, thought

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

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