abstract

Definitions

General English

• adjective which exists only in the mind rather than in the physical world
• adjective which does not copy things exactly as they appear

General Science

• verb to take something such as gas, oil, mineral resources or gravel from the ground

Accounting

• noun a short form of a report or document

Agriculture

• verb to remove water from a river so that it can be used by industry, farmers or gardeners

Information & Library Science

• verb to summarise the main points of a document

Politics

• verb to make a summary of a document or speech

Nearby Definitions of “abstract”

• A Raisin in the Sun
• A Streetcar Named Desire
• Abbey Theatre
• aberration
• absorption
• abstract
• Absurd Person Singular
• access
• accident
• account
• ACE

Contexts for “abstract”

7 definitions in context
• General English
• General Science
• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Information & Library Science
• Politics