Generalize: meaning, definitions and examples
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generalize
[ ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪz ]
to simplify
To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases. To draw a general conclusion from particular facts or instances. To make generalizations based on observations or experiences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's not accurate to generalize about all teenagers based on one person's behavior.
- She tends to generalize about people she doesn't know well.
Translations
Translations of the word "generalize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 generalizar
🇮🇳 सामान्यीकृत करना
🇩🇪 verallgemeinern
🇮🇩 menggeneralisasi
🇺🇦 узагальнювати
🇵🇱 uogólniać
🇯🇵 一般化する
🇫🇷 généraliser
🇪🇸 generalizar
🇹🇷 genellemek
🇰🇷 일반화하다
🇸🇦 تعميم
🇨🇿 zevšeobecňovat
🇸🇰 zovšeobecňovať
🇨🇳 概括
🇸🇮 posploševati
🇮🇸 alhæfa
🇰🇿 жалпылау
🇬🇪 გადმოცემა
🇦🇿 ümumiləşdirmək
🇲🇽 generalizar
Word origin
The word 'generalize' originated from the Latin word 'generalis', which means 'pertaining to a whole class'. The term first appeared in English in the 17th century. Initially used in the field of philosophy, 'generalize' gained popularity in various academic disciplines for its ability to draw broad conclusions from specific data.
See also: generality, generalization, generally.