overgeneralise

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈdʒɛnərəlaɪz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈdʒɛnəraɪz/

Translation

v.to make overly broad statements; to speak too generally

Phrases & Collocations

overgeneralise concepts

overgeneralise findings

overgeneralise results

overgeneralise trends

overgeneralise data

overgeneralise statements

overgeneralise situations

overgeneralise behaviors

overgeneralise issues

overgeneralise experiences

Example Sentences

it's easy to overgeneralise based on a few experiences.

some people overgeneralise cultural differences.

it's important not to overgeneralise from limited data.

researchers must be careful not to overgeneralise their findings.

people often overgeneralise about generations.

it's a mistake to overgeneralise the effects of social media.

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