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Generalization

The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from particulars.

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Broader term 5

Colligation 76% connected

A binding together.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Idea 76% connected

The transcript, image, or picture of a visible object, that is formed by the mind; also, a similar image of any object whatever, whether sensible or…

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Theorization 76% connected

The act or product of theorizing; the formation of a theory or theories; speculation.

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Thought 76% connected

of Think

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Transfer 76% connected

To convey from one place or person another; to transport, remove, or cause to pass, to another place or person; as, to transfer the laws of one count…

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Narrower term 3

Irradiation 76% connected

Act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.

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Principle 76% connected

Beginning; commencement.

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Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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Generalize 74% connected

To bring under a genus or under genera; to view in relation to a genus or to genera.

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Generalize 74% connected

To bring under a genus or under genera; to view in relation to a genus or to genera.

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Abstraction 92% connected

The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal.

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Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Generality 92% connected

The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Induction 92% connected

The act or process of inducting or bringing in; introduction; entrance; beginning; commencement.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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