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generalize

[jen-er-uh-lahyz] / ˈdʒɛn ər əˌlaɪz /


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It’s tempting to generalize from this study’s findings to conclude that any retirement investment that reduces financial anxiety and stress should have the same effect on longevity as a lifetime annuity.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Supporters of AI systems tout their greater capacity to generalize from one driving situation to another, as human drivers can, making them easier to roll out at scale than hybrid systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Mormann adds: "The ability of these neuronal groups to link spontaneously allows us to generalize information while preserving the specific details of individual events."

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Courts need not generalize from sports to other educational contexts.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

To generalize about war is like generalizing about peace.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien




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