-
1 generalization
generalization, US [transcription][-lI"z-"] n généralisation f (about sur) ; to make a generalization faire une généralisation ; he's always making generalizations péj il est toujours en train de généraliser. -
2 generalization
generalization [‚dʒenərəlaɪˈzeɪ∫ən]* * *[ˌdʒenrəlaɪ'zeɪʃn], US [-lɪ'z-] -
3 generalization
generalization [‚dʒenərəlaɪ'zeɪʃən](a) (general comment) généralisation f;∎ to make generalizations généraliserUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > generalization
-
4 generalization
noun généralisation -
5 cartographic generalization
English-French dictionary of Geography > cartographic generalization
-
6 sweeping
sweeping [ˈswi:pɪŋ]• that's pretty sweeping! il ne faut pas généraliser !* * *['swiːpɪŋ] 1.sweepings plural noun balayures fpl2.1) ( far-reaching) [change] radical; [legislation, power] d'une portée considérable; [cuts, gains, losses] considérable2) ( too general) [assertion] péremptoire; [statement] trop généralsweeping generalization — généralisation f à l'emporte-pièce
3) [movement, curve] large -
7 sweeping
sweeping ['swi:pɪŋ](a) (wide → movement, curve) large;∎ with a sweeping gesture d'un geste large, d'un grand geste;∎ a sweeping view une vue panoramique∎ a sweeping generalization or statement une généralisation excessive;∎ he makes sweeping statements about the European mentality il fait des généralisations abusives ou hâtives sur la mentalité européenne;∎ that's rather a sweeping generalization là, vous généralisez un peu trop(c) (significant, large → amount) considérable;∎ sweeping budget cuts des coupes fpl sombres dans le budget;∎ the opposition has made sweeping gains l'opposition a énormément progressé(d) (far-reaching → measure, change) de grande portée, de grande envergure;∎ sweeping reforms des réformes fpl de grande envergurebalayures fpl -
8 general
['‹enərəl] 1. adjective1) (of, involving etc all, most or very many people, things etc: The general feeling is that he is stupid; His general knowledge is good although he is not good at mathematics.) général2) (covering a large number of cases: a general rule.) général3) (without details: I'll just give you a general idea of the plan.) général4) ((as part of an official title) chief: the Postmaster General.) général2. noun(in the British army, (a person of) the rank next below field marshal: General Smith.) général/-ale- generalise - generalization - generalisation - generally - General Certificate of Education - general election - general practitioner - general store - as a general rule - in general - the general public -
9 sweeping
B adj1 (wide, far reaching) [change, reform, review] radical ; [legislation, power] d'une portée considérable ; [cut, reduction] considérable ; [victory] éclatant ; sweeping gains/losses Pol une progression/un recul considérable ;2 ( over-general) [assertion] péremptoire ; [statement] trop général ; sweeping generalization généralisation f à l'emporte-pièce ;3 [movement, gesture, curve] large ; [bow, curtsy] profond ; [glance] circulaire ; [skirt] qui balaie le sol. -
10 generality
(a) (generalization) généralité f;∎ to confine oneself to generalities s'en tenir aux généralités;∎ the Minister's speech was full of generalities lors de son discours le ministre n'a évoqué que des généralités;∎ a principle of great generality un principe très général;∎ in the generality en règle générale∎ the generality of mankind la plupart des hommes -
11 globalization
globalization [‚gləʊbəlaɪ'zeɪʃən](a) (making worldwide) mondialisation f(b) (generalization) globalisation fUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > globalization
См. также в других словарях:
Generalization — is a foundational element of logic and human reasoning. Generalization posits the existence of a domain or set of elements, as well as one or more common characteristics shared by those elements. As such, it is the essential basis of all valid… … Wikipedia
Generalization — Gen er*al*i*za tion, n. [Cf. F. g[ e]n[ e]ralisation.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act or process of generalizing; the act of bringing individuals or particulars under a genus or class; deduction of a general principle from particulars. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
generalization — I noun appraisal, assumption, attitude, broad statement, conclusion, estimate, estimation, general statement, generality, guide, hypothesis, illation, imprecise statement, inexact statement, inference, observation, postulate, postulation, premise … Law dictionary
generalization — 1761, “act of generalizing,” from GENERALIZE (Cf. generalize) + ATION (Cf. ation). Meaning “a general inference” is from 1794 … Etymology dictionary
generalization — (Amer.) gen·er·al·i·za·tion || ‚dÊ’enÉ™rÉ™lÉ™ zeɪʃn / laɪ z n. act of generalizing; general statement or conclusion; (Psychology) act of reacting to a new stimulus as to a similar stimulus (also generalisation) … English contemporary dictionary
generalization — [jen΄ər ə li zā′shən, jen΄rəl izā′shən] n. 1. the act or process of generalizing 2. a general idea, statement, etc. resulting from this; inference applied generally … English World dictionary
generalization — n. 1) to make a generalization 2) a broad, sweeping; valid generalization 3) a generalization about 4) a generalization that + clause (it is a valid generalization that exercise promotes good health) * * * [ˌdʒen(ə)rəlaɪ zeɪʃ(ə)n] sweeping valid… … Combinatory dictionary
generalization — /jen euhr euh leuh zay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of generalizing. 2. a result of this process; a general statement, idea, or principle. 3. Logic. a. a proposition asserting something to be true either of all members of a certain class or… … Universalium
generalization — (BrE also isation) noun ADJECTIVE ▪ broad, gross (esp. AmE), hasty, sweeping ▪ abstract, vague ▪ useful … Collocations dictionary
generalization — gen|e|ral|i|za|tion also generalisation BrE [ˌdʒenərəlaıˈzeıʃən US lə ] n 1.) a statement about all the members of a group that may be true in some or many situations but is not true in every case ▪ You can t make generalizations about what men… … Dictionary of contemporary English
generalization — [[t]ʤe̱nrəlaɪze͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] generalizations N VAR A generalization is a statement that seems to be true in most situations or for most people, but that may not be completely true in all cases. He is making sweeping generalisations to get his… … English dictionary