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generalization
[jen″er-al-ĭ-za´shun]the formation of a general principle or idea; inductive reasoning.
generalization of learning the application of previously learned concepts and behaviors to similar situations, a cognitive performance component of occupational therapy.
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gen·er·al·i·za·tion
(jen'ĕr-ăl-i-zā'shŭn),1. Rendering or becoming general, diffuse, or widespread, as when a primarily local disease becomes systemic.
2. The reasoning by which a basic conclusion is reached, which applies to different items, each having some common factor.
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gen·er·al·i·za·tion
(jen'ĕr-ăl-ī-zā'shŭn)1. Rendering or becoming general, diffuse, or widespread, as when a primarily local disease becomes systemic.
2. The reasoning by which a basic conclusion is reached, which applies to different items, each having some common factor.
3. Categorization that obscures differences between people or situations (e.g., age categories).
Synonym(s): generalisation.
Synonym(s): generalisation.
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