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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Those are the stereotypes attached to the people in charge of these franchises with massive, multinational fan bases — until now.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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Towle also makes a point to use her platform to debunk stereotypes around cancer.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 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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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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The person familiar with India’s political ecosystem disputed the notion that Gor would be guaranteed to face extra scrutiny on the ground there for serving as special envoy and ambassador at the same time.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 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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Size isn’t everything in gorilla society Based on traditional theories of power and dominance among gorillas, males should consistently outrank females.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
28 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, most popular theories of evolution focused on male-dominated, and in many cases aggressive, activities such as hunting, fighting, toolmaking, and semen-spreading to understand our development as a species.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Generalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generalization. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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