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 Following an update last week, the chatbot began making broad generalizations about people with Jewish last names and perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes about Hollywood. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 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 First, generational generalizations don’t really serve anyone. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for generalization
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Noun
  • However, men often weigh the potential social costs before speaking up, which can lead them to not engage or to reinforce gender stereotypes.
    Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Though gender stereotypes have persisted, Suni tells me that playing with LEGOs and doing gymnastics share a lot of common ground.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Schiffer said Meghan had been too risk averse in the first two seasons, but could try to pitch a slightly different concept for a third season that pushed the boundaries far more.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The company tipped a concept washer and dryer with a robot vacuum built into the base, similar to Eureka's Dual Washing Bot announced at CES last year.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But while some reject the notion of vodka with flavor, preferring a clean and neutral spirit, Mendel won Vodka of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition announced at Tales of the Cocktail in 2022, proof that spirits experts appreciate the unique flavor.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • And while the notion of privatizing a public liberal arts college may seem radical, it can also be understood as an escalation of a larger pattern.
    Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Its original conception was modernizing recruiting with AI and high-tech matching algorithms.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • These works are what happens when excess sentiment meets shallow conception and hasty commissioning.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Generalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalization. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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