generalisation
Aussprache: [ˌdʒɛnəra.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən]
Wort
Kontext: „similarity“
(noun) a generalisation is a broad idea that takes a lot of specific examples and makes them simpler. It’s like using one big idea to talk about many small things that are alike.
Beispiel
The teacher made a generalisation about how most students enjoy summer vacation.
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It's not fair to make a generalisation that all cats dislike dogs when some actually play together.
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Can you think of a generalisation that describes all sports?
Kontext: „science“
(noun) a generalisation is when scientists create a rule based on many experiments or observations. It helps them understand how things usually work, like saying gravity pulls everything down.
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After studying many plants, the scientist made a generalisation that most plants need sunlight to grow.
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The doctor warned that a generalisation about health could be misleading and true for some but not for others.
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What is a common generalisation about animals and their habitats?
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