Synonyms of generalization

generalization

noun

ˌjen-rə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stereotype
• concept
• notion
• conception
• theory
• generality
• hypothesis
• saying
• truism
• cliché
• platitude
• commonplace
• proposition
• bromide
• proverb
• oversimplification
• simplification
• adage
• saw
• simplism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of generalization

That is where business-specific nuance matters most, and where vendor generalization often fits least. — Andrew Siemer, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But to make some generalization that all career women are psychotic because Glenn Close happened to be psychotic at the end of that movie is just silly. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

At last week’s meeting, though, Warsh spoke largely in platitudes and generalizations. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

So solving this generalization gap is key to maintaining its status as today’s market champion. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026