noun
A broad statement about a group that may not be true for every member.
It is a generalization to say that all teenagers dislike rules.
Common phrases & grammar
make a generalization · broad generalization
American English
How to pronounce generalization
nounB2
jehneruhlihZAYshn
/ˌʤɛ.nɚ.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
6 syllables · Stress the fifth syllable.
A broad statement about a group that may not be true for every member.
What to listen for
The usual pronunciation is /ˌʤɛ.nə.ɹə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/. You may also hear a common shorter middle version, /ˌʤɛn.ɹə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/, especially in natural speech.
Usual pronunciation/ˌʤɛ.nə.ɹə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
Full-vowel alternate/ˌʤɛ.nə.ɹə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
Shorter middle version/ˌʤɛn.ɹə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃn̩/
Meanings & examples
nounformalless common
The process of forming a broad conclusion from specific examples or facts.
The study allows some generalization from the results.