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generalizable

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[jen-er-uhl-ahyz-uh-buhl] / ˌdʒɛn ər əlˈaɪz ə bəl /

adjective

  1. able to be generalized or to form the basis of a generalization.


Other Word Forms

  • generalizability noun
  • non-generalizable adjective
  • ungeneralizable adjective

Example Sentences

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"We show that by making this small adjustment, the models can learn robust features that make them more generalizable and fairer across different populations," Yu said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

"Using this unprecedented dataset, we reassessed the physical processes to find generalizable aspects and developed a statistical framework that can give us a glimpse into the evolution of glacier cooling worldwide."

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

The study may not be generalizable to all kinds of applications handled through blinded review but adds to a growing body of knowledge about the practice, which the authors suggest other funders consider trying.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 17, 2024

"In spite of an individual variability of these effects, they are rather generalizable," De Toni said.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2024

They may make history inexplicable in terms of environmental forces, or indeed of any generalizable causes.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond