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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/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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