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
The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.
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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
Provide constructive feedback on what worked well and what could be improved, focusing on specific actions rather than generalizations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Fortunately, many of the best remote job websites are already actively incorporating AI tools to help recruiters create powerful copy to find the most suitable candidates without resorting to ineffective generalizations.
—Dmytro Spilka, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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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
Provide constructive feedback on what worked well and what could be improved, focusing on specific actions rather than generalizations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Fortunately, many of the best remote job websites are already actively incorporating AI tools to help recruiters create powerful copy to find the most suitable candidates without resorting to ineffective generalizations.
—Dmytro Spilka, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for generalization
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The result is a richly observational patchwork that pokes fun at several stereotypes, from the man-bun-wearing tech mogul to tourist-scamming wizards.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit argues that Honeywell’s actions were based on racial and ethnic stereotypes, wrongly treating Li as a Chinese citizen rather than as an American citizen.—
Chase Jordan
August 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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The very hypothetical concept recently won the Project Hyperion design contest.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After the feedback portals close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 11, the design teams will present their refined concepts during a livestream on Aug. 21.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
7 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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How little there is in us of justice and humility, how poor is our conception of patriotism….—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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This conception of the sea as sterile is, of course, paradoxical, since the oceans supply about 2% of overall human calorie intake and 15% of protein intake – and could likely supply much more.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
28 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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