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generalization

/ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌdʒɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

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Generalización

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

Examples :

"The teacher made a generalization about student performance, saying that everyone in the class seemed to be struggling with fractions. "

El profesor hizo una generalización sobre el rendimiento de los estudiantes, diciendo que todos en la clase parecían estar teniendo dificultades con las fracciones.

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noun

Generalización

Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles.

Examples :

"Based on the students' excellent performance on the first few quizzes, the teacher made a generalization that the class was well-prepared for the upcoming exam. "

Basado en el excelente desempeño de los estudiantes en los primeros cuestionarios, el profesor hizo una generalización de que la clase estaba bien preparada para el próximo examen.

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Generalización, estereotipo

An oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of the members of a group.

Examples :

"Saying "All teenagers are lazy" is a harmful generalization because it ignores the hard work and dedication of many young people. "

Decir "Todos los adolescentes son perezosos" es una generalización perjudicial porque ignora el trabajo duro y la dedicación de muchos jóvenes.

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Generalización

A proof, axiom, problem, or definition which includes another's cases, and also some additional cases.

Examples :

"A hypersphere is a generalization of a sphere across more than three dimensions."

Una hiperesfera es una generalización de una esfera en más de tres dimensiones.

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