generalization
/ˌdʒenrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · /ˌdʒenrələˈzeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5952 in the learning path
概括；笼统论断
Definitions
n. A broad statement based on particular cases, sometimes without enough evidence.
概括；笼统论断
n. The process of forming general conclusions from particular examples.
概括过程；归纳
Example
Calling all teenagers lazy is an unfair generalization.
说所有青少年都懒惰，是一种不公平的笼统论断。
Researchers should avoid making a generalization about an entire population from a small, unrepresentative sample.
研究人员应避免根据规模小且缺乏代表性的样本，对整个群体作出概括。
Collocations
- make a generalization
- sweeping generalization
- broad generalization
- hasty generalization
Word family
- general (adj.)
- generalize (v.)
- generally (adv.)
Usage tip
英式也写 generalisation；概括未必可靠。
FAQ
- What does generalization mean?
- A broad statement based on particular cases, sometimes without enough evidence. The process of forming general conclusions from particular examples.
- How is generalization pronounced?
- UK /ˌdʒenrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/, US /ˌdʒenrələˈzeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
