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