1. a statement or principle that applies to many cases but may not be true in every instance; a broad conclusion drawn from limited examples
Usage: plural form of generalization; commonly used in academic and logical contexts
2. the process or act of forming general ideas or principles from specific examples or observations
Usage: refers to the cognitive or logical process

Examples

• Making generalizations about an entire group based on a few individuals can lead to stereotypes.
• The scientist avoided hasty generalizations and instead conducted multiple experiments.
• His essay was full of vague generalizations that lacked supporting evidence.
• We should be careful about generalizations when discussing cultural differences.
• The study's generalizations were limited to the specific population tested.
• Through generalizations, we can identify patterns in large datasets.
• Avoid making sweeping generalizations without sufficient data.