Generalization and Rationalisation

Generalization

Generalization noun - An idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation.

Rationalisation and generalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Generalization".

Rationalisation

Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalisation

Generalization and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generalization" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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