as in stereotype
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
the generalization that children who like violent entertainment grow up to be violent criminals
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Recent Examples of generalization
This though neglects the importance of AGI generalization, whereby the core element is that AI of this caliber is supposed to work across all manner of domains versus specializing in a specific domain such as chess.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.
—ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
The Supreme Court has long held that law enforcement officers cannot detain people based on generalizations that would cast a wide net of suspicion on large segments of the law-abiding population.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.
—ArsTechnica, 24 June 2025
The Supreme Court has long held that law enforcement officers cannot detain people based on generalizations that would cast a wide net of suspicion on large segments of the law-abiding population.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalization
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First premiering in theaters in 1985, the box office hit follows the five high school stereotypes amid a grueling Saturday in detention.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company makes a range of portable chargers that challenge the stereotype of large and chunky devices that take up a lot of space in a workbag or carry-on luggage.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Koziol and his father built another novel residential concept for the area in 2019.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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An earlier Cadillac concept called Opulent Velocity debuted at the Quail last year.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Anybody walking the convention floor will immediately be dispelled of the notion that events like GalaxyCon are only for teenaged boys and middle-aged men nostalgic for their own youth.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Newhouse refuted the notion that people were going to lose access to health care.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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Adding condoms not only decreases your risk of conception but also adds protection against STIs.—
Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Infinity has established itself in part due to its showcasing of the entire production pipeline, from conception to final cut.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Cooper Neill/Getty Images What To Know Swift's fans have been buzzing with excitement and theories following the pop superstar's announcement earlier this week, but one theory in particular is gaining ground with her fan base.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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These are just theories whereas the temperature modification can actually be measured.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Generalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalization. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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