Generalization
Generalization noun - An idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation.
Usage example: the generalization that children who like violent entertainment grow up to be violent criminals
Simplification and generalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simplification" instead a noun "Generalization".
Simplification
Simplification noun - The act of reducing complexity.
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Generalization and simplification are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Generalization" instead a noun "Simplification".
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