generalization

ˌʤɛnərələˈzeɪʃən
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Translation of generalization into German

Noun

1.

idea

US
oversimplified view of a group
US
Verallgemeinerung fPauschalisierung
  • The generalization of artists as messy is unfair.Die Verallgemeinerung, Künstler seien unordentlich, ist unfair.
2.

concept formation

US
act of forming general concepts from specifics
US
  • Generalization helps in understanding complex subjects.Generalisierung hilft beim Verständnis komplexer Themen.
3.

psychology

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transfer of learned response to similar stimulus
TECH.US
  • Generalization occurs when a dog salivates to a bell.Generalisierung tritt auf, wenn ein Hund auf eine Glocke speichelt.
4.

mathematics

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conclusion encompassing more cases than original
US
  • The theorem is a generalization of previous results.Der Satz ist eine Verallgemeinerung früherer Ergebnisse.
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Expressions with generalization: examples in English and translations in German

Reizgeneralisierung
The dog showed stimulus generalization by salivating to a bell.

Synonyms and analogies of generalization in English

Examples of generalization in a sentence

  • That generalization ignores the diversity within the community.
  • Generalization allows us to apply knowledge to new situations.
  • Through generalization, children learn to categorize objects.
  • Generalization can lead to incorrect assumptions.
  • In therapy, generalization helps in understanding behaviors.
  • Her research led to a generalization applicable to all cases.

Translations of "generalization" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerallgemeinerungnf.

A common generalization is that all teenagers are rebellious and difficult.

Eine gängige Verallgemeinerung ist, dass alle Teenager rebellisch und schwierig sind.

I disagree with the generalization that all city dwellers prefer fast food.

Ich widerspreche der Verallgemeinerung, dass alle Städter Fast Food bevorzugen.

dieGeneralisierungnf.

One of the primary requirements for generalization is structure recognition.

Eine der primären Anforderungen an die Generalisierung ist die Strukturerkennung.

The stereotype is shown between «and» above or across the generalization.

Der Stereotyp wird zwischen «und» über oder quer zur Generalisierung angezeigt.

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Other translations for generalization:

  • Pauschalisierungn.
  • Generalisationn.

generalization: Examples and translations in context

A broad generalization can often miss important details and nuances in facts.

Eine breite Verallgemeinerung kann oft wichtige Details und Nuancen in Fakten übersehen.

Caution is needed when forming a generalization based solely on limited observations.

Vorsicht ist geboten, wenn eine Verallgemeinerung nur auf begrenzten Beobachtungen basiert.

A generalization in this context may overlook significant cultural variations.

Eine Verallgemeinerung in diesem Kontext kann bedeutende kulturelle Unterschiede übersehen.

It is your own empirical generalization, and it is correct.

Es ist Ihre eigene, empirische Verallgemeinerung, und sie stimmt.

A generalization can be misleading if it's not based on solid evidence.

Eine Verallgemeinerung kann irreführend sein, wenn sie nicht auf soliden Beweisen basiert.

His generalization about cats being unfriendly was challenged by many cat lovers.

Seine Verallgemeinerung, dass Katzen unfreundlich seien, wurde von vielen Katzenliebhabern herausgefordert.

A generalization can simplify complex ideas, making them easier to comprehend.

Eine Verallgemeinerung kann komplexe Ideen vereinfachen, wodurch sie leichter zu verstehen sind.

A valid generalization can enhance discussions and foster understanding among different groups.

Eine gültige Verallgemeinerung kann Diskussionen bereichern und das Verständnis zwischen verschiedenen Gruppen fördern.

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