generalization
- noun
- /ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
generalización
- Researchers use generalization techniques to prevent the identification of individuals in their databases.
Examples
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This led researchers to attempt to develop steps in their treatment programs to promote generalization.
Academic text (1999) -
And when we have non convexities, this is the generalization of it to allow probabilities on more than potentially on more than one thing.
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Therefore, future researchers should attempt to determine if either, both, or neither of these procedures impact the generalization and maintenance of stimulus control transfer via momentum.
Academic text (1999) -
"Over-generalization" may come from your ignorance of semantics rather than the statements of Scorpius.
Blog text (21) -
Data from the final generalization phase (Phase 9) showed that Tony's high rate of compliance with the teacher-issued commands was maintained when the mother was no longer present and typical instructional procedures were being implemented.
Academic text (1999) -
In data privacy, generalization is used to protect individuals by replacing specific data with broader categories.
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The generalization of data helps ensure that personal information remains anonymous and secure.
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
To react the same way to things that look or sound like what you learned
How General
- Specialized
11
6.1
- Specialized
6
4.6
- Specialized
157
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
generalization = generalize (transparent) = general + ize + ation
The data-privacy sense (replacing precise values with broader categories) follows directly from the idea of making values more general.
Etymology
Generalization comes from the word general, meaning 'not specific' or 'broad'. In data privacy it means replacing exact values with wider categories to hide details, so the origin explains why the data becomes less specific.