Abstract (Verb)
Meaning 1
Consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- We need to abstract away from your specific situation to see the bigger picture and make a decision that works for everyone.
- The professor encouraged her students to abstract out the main ideas and forget about the minor details for the time being.
- To understand the underlying principles, we should abstract this mathematical concept from its historical context.
- You're getting bogged down in specifics, try to abstract beyond your immediate problem and think about the general solution.
- When designing the business strategy, we need to abstract away from regional differences and focus on core elements that will apply universally.
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Meaning 2
Give an abstract (of).
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Make off with belongings of others.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 4
Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.