[zepto]

Outside of a mathematical context, you are not correct about the meaning of ‘generalization’:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalize

It has nothing to do with ‘applying to all’

It means ‘to draw a general conclusion’.

Mgechev is telling us not to draw a conclusion from Jeff’s piece.

It is completely reasonable to assume that Mgechev doesn’t believe Jeff’s conclusions, and is asking us not to either.

[jdmichal]

> to draw a general conclusion

> Mgechev is telling us not to draw a conclusion from Jeff’s piece.

You're really going to pull out a dictionary on me, then blatantly ignore the emphasized word in your chosen definition that is exactly the word that makes my statement true?

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general

> general: involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group

[zepto]

1. You are the one who brought ‘literal definitions’ into this. I brought the dictionary in because you definition is not a commonly used one.

2. Exactly one out of the 7 definitions on the page you list supports your position.

3. The top definition on the page you linked is consistent with the meaning I am using.

4. Saying the definition you have chosen is my chosen definition is a misrepresentation.

Therefore: You are the one selecting a narrow definition to suit your purposes.