generalization

a statement that is too broad and applies to cases where it may not be true

a statement that covers a wide range of situations, sometimes too widely

a conclusion drawn from insufficient evidence

a general statement that is logically sound and well-supported by evidence

a general statement that is helpful for understanding or prediction

a general statement that is unclear or not precise

a general idea or principle that is not based on specific examples

an obvious and often offensive oversimplification

used to specify the subject of the generalization

to form or state a general idea or principle