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(noun) reasoning from detailed facts to general principles |
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Synonyms: induction, inductive reasoning |
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Related Words: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning |
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(noun) an idea having general application; "he spoke in broad generalities" |
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Synonyms: generality |
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Related Words: idea, principle, rule, thought |
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(noun) the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances |
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Synonyms: abstraction |
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Related Words: theorisation, theorization |
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(noun) generalization of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation |
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Synonyms: carry-over, transfer, transfer of training |
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Related Words: acquisition, learning |
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