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Synonyms for “Generalization” — 7 Other Ways to Say It

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

Meaning of Generalization

(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus

7 Synonyms for Generalization — Words Similar to Generalization

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abstraction

/æbˈstrækʃən/
noun B2

Showing only the important parts of something while hiding how it actually works inside.

Example: Abstraction reduces code complexity by hiding details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Generalization

What is another word for "generalization"?

Common synonyms for "generalization" include: generalisation, stimulus generalization, stimulus generalisation, induction, inductive reasoning.

What can I say instead of "generalization"?

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When should I use "generalization" instead of "generalisation"?

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