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Generalisation

Definition

(formal) A statement or idea that is based on a limited number of observations or experiences and is applied to a larger group or situation, often in a way that is not entirely accurate or fair.

Example Sentences

1The media's generalisation about the entire industry being corrupt was unfair to the many honest businesses operating within it.
2Is it a valid generalisation to say that all successful entrepreneurs are risk-takers?
3The researcher's generalisation about the population's behaviour was based on a small, unrepresentative sample.
4Avoid making sweeping generalisations about entire cultures or communities based on limited interactions.
5The politician's generalisation about the opposition's policies was widely criticised for being misleading and simplistic.

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