De generalisatie



Example: De generalisatie van de resultaten leidde tot nieuwe inzichten in het onderzoek.

Definition


"De generalisatie" refers to the process of forming general concepts or conclusions by deriving common features from specific examples or instances. It involves extending findings or ideas beyond the original cases to apply more broadly in various contexts.

Etymology


The word "de generalisatie" comes from the Latin root 'generalis,' meaning 'pertaining to a whole class or kind.' It entered Dutch through French 'généralisation,' reflecting the idea of making something general or universal. Did you know? The concept of generalization is fundamental in logic and science for drawing broader conclusions.

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"De generalisatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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