generalisation
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See also: généralisation
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generalisation (countable and uncountable, plural generalisations)
- The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.
- Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.
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formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning
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