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generalisation

Pronunciation: [ˌdʒɛnəra.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən]

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Learn how to use generalisation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Can you think of a generalisation that describes all sports?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce generalisation

Pronunciation: [ˌdʒɛnəra.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən]

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