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Generalize

Verb / ˈdʒenɜ:ʌˌlaɪz / Another word for generalize — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a statement or form a conclusion based on a few pieces of information or examples

Synonyms & similar words

popularize infer vulgarize vulgarise specify extrapolate popularise generalise simplify overgeneralize abridge reduce compress condense shorten summarize abstract approximate extrapolate infer assume presume reckon suppose think hypothesize speculate conjecture

Example sentences

  1. It's not fair to generalize about all dogs being mean just because one dog was aggressive.
  2. You can't generalize about a whole country based on one bad experience.
  3. She tends to generalize about people she doesn't know well.
  4. It's important not to generalize based on stereotypes.
  5. Some people generalize about all teenagers being lazy.

Quotes

  • "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." - Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Don't generalize until you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes." - Various
  • "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates

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