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infer vs generalize

generalize vs infer

infer and generalize both are verbs.

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

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