generalization vs generalize

generalization is a noun but generalize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
generalization	Yes	No	No	No
generalize	No	No	Yes	No

generalization (noun)	generalize (noun)
an idea or conclusion having general application
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

generalization (verb)	generalize (verb)
	become systemic and spread throughout the body
	speak or write in generalities
	draw from specific cases for more general cases
	cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use