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Abstraction

Definition:

An abstraction is a general concept or idea that represents specific objects, actions, or qualities. It involves focusing on the essential details or characteristics while ignoring the specific and irrelevant details.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The act of abstracting or the state of being abstracted.
  2. Noun: A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.
  3. Noun: The process of removing something from a particular context or situation.
  4. Noun: A simplified representation of something complex.
  5. Noun: (Computer Science) A technique where complex data or operations are represented in a simplified manner to facilitate understanding and efficient computation.

Examples:

  1. As a noun:
    • His art is known for its abstraction and minimalism.
    • Through abstraction, the architect created a design that portrayed the essence of the building in a simple form.
  2. As a noun (Computer Science):
    • The software developer used abstraction to create reusable code modules.
    • Understanding the concept of abstraction is essential for writing efficient algorithms.
  3. As a verb:
    • She abstracted the main ideas from a lengthy research paper.
    • The artist abstracted the image of a tree into geometric shapes.

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