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generalize vs infer

infer vs generalize

generalize and infer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generalize No No Yes No
infer No No Yes No
As verbs, generalize and infer are synonyms defined as:
  • generalize and infer: draw from specific cases for more general cases
Other synonyms of generalize include extrapolate, generalise.
generalize (verb) infer (verb)
become systemic and spread throughout the body reason by deduction; establish by deduction
speak or write in generalities believe to be the case
draw from specific cases for more general cases guess correctly; solve by guessing
cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use conclude by reasoning; in logic
draw from specific cases for more general cases
Difference between generalize and infer

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