Definition of "generalization"

An act or instance of generalizing; concluding that something true of a subclass is true of the entire class  examples

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

Inductive reasoning from detailed facts to general principles  examples

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

(mathematics) A proof, axiom, problem, or definition that includes another's cases, and also some additional cases; a conclusion reached by inferring from specific cases to more general cases or principles.  examples