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A polygon is a generalization of a 3-sided triangle, a 4-sided quadrilateral, and so on to n sides. A hypercube is a generalization of a 2-dimensional square, a 3-dimensional cube, and so on to n dimensions. A quadric, such as a hypersphere, ellipsoid, paraboloid, or hyperboloid, is a generalization of a conic section to higher dimensions.
The effects of gaining long-term generalization knowledge through spaced learning can be compared with that of massed learning (lengthy and all at once; for example, cramming the night before an exam) [14] in which a person only gains short-term knowledge, decreasing the likelihood of establishing generalization.
For example, when predicting how a person will react to a situation, inductive reasoning can be employed based on how the person reacted previously in similar circumstances. It plays an equally central role in the sciences, which often start with many particular observations and then apply the process of generalization to arrive at a universal law.
Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #580 on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Saturday, January 11, 2025 The New York Times
A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms.
The NFL playoff picture will soon be locked in, but teams still have an opening to make a statement. Here are our bold predictions for Week 17.
Both simple past and used to can refer to past habits, past facts and past generalizations; however, used to is preferred when emphasizing these forms of past repetition in positive forms. On the other hand, when forming questions or negative sentences, modern prescriptive grammar dictates that the simple past is better.
For the 119th time since Jimmy Butler joined Miami, the Heat played a game without him. Game 1 of the Butler suspension was a disaster: The Jazz, who entered with a 7-25 record, took a 43-point ...