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generalizing


Meanings
  • Verb

    Applying concepts or categories to new situations or data.

    - "The scientist was able to generalize the findings from the experiment to a larger population."
    - "The new employee was able to generalize the skills learned in training to her job."

Antonyms

specialize
Variants
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generalizabilities , generalizability , generalizable , generalize , generalized , generalizer , generalizers , generalizes , generalizing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'generalis', meaning 'belonging to the whole' or 'applying to all'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'generalize' comes from the Latin word 'generalis', which means 'belonging to the whole'.

  2. In computer science, a 'generalized' algorithm is one that can be applied to a wide range of problems.


Related Concepts
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  1. Inductive reasoning: A type of logical reasoning that involves making broad generalizations based on specific observations or data.

  2. Deductive reasoning: A type of logical reasoning that involves making specific conclusions based on general principles or premises.


Culture
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In literature and philosophy, generalizing is a common theme in various works. For instance, in Aristotle's Metaphysics, he discusses the concept of universals and particulars, which is related to generalizing. In modern times, generalizing is a crucial concept in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

How to Memorize "generalizing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scientist observing data and drawing conclusions that can be applied to a larger population.
    - Visualize yourself learning a new skill and then applying it to various situations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'generalize' with the idea of applying concepts to new situations.
    - Think of the word 'generalize' as a synonym for 'abstract' or 'summarize'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Gathering All Related Information' to remember the meaning of generalize.
    - Create a mental image of a 'General' overseeing a 'Situation' to remember the concept.


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