a brief (150 word or less) summary of a patent, usually printed on the first page. 

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A Java(TM) programming language keyword used in a class definition to specify that a class is not to be instantiated, but rather inherited by other classes. An abstract class can have abstract methods [..]

A brief summary covering the main points of a written article or research project.

In the photographic sense, an image that is conceived apart from concrete reality, generally emphasizing lines, colors and geometrical forms, and their relationship to one another.

"abridgement or summary of a document," mid-15c., from abstract (adj.). The general sense of "a smaller quantity containing the virtue or power of a greater" [Johnson] is recorded [..]

1540s, from Latin abstractus or else from the adjective abstract. Related: Abstracted; abstracting, abstractedly.

late 14c., originally in grammar (of nouns), from Latin abstractus "drawn away," past participle of abstrahere "to drag away, detach, pull away, divert;" also figuratively, from ab [..]

/æbˈstrækt/ /ˈæbˌstrækt/ adjective 1 abstract /æbˈstrækt/ /ˈæbˌstrækt/ adjective Learner's definition of ABSTRACT [more abstract; most abstract] 1  : relating to or involving general ideas or [..]

A term generally used to describe art that is not representational or based on external reality or nature. Related: André Masson. Automatic Drawing. 1924 Joan Miró. The Hunter (Catalan Landscape). Mon [..]

theoretical, or distinct from a physical object or actual instances.

The abstract qualities in art are those which are independent of a work's resemblance to external reality. The arrangement of lines, forms, tone and colour, even in a painting depicting an aspect [..]

A summary of a study, which may be published alone or as an introduction to a full scientific paper.

A Java keyword used in a class definition to specify that a class is not to be instantiated, but rather inherited by other classes. An abstract class can have abstract methods that are not implemented [..]

The part of the international application that consists of a concise summary of the disclosure as contained in the description, the claims and any drawings. It provides technical information only and [..]

abstraction: a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" consider a concept without thinking of a specific [..]

Abstract scenario: a scenario for which there is no concrete referent provided.

A short description of a book, article, or other source. (Unit 5> The Great GALILEO; Unit 6> GIL)

a type of film that rejects traditional narrative in favor of using poetic form (color, motion, sound, irrational images, etc.) to convey its meaning or feeling; aka non-linear; see also avant-garde E [..]

A statement summarizing the important points of a text. Brief summary or description of the essential content of an article, chapter or other complete work. Abstracts are frequently written by the author of the complete work.

The summary of census results sent to the United States government by the census taker.

A summary that contains only the pertinent points of a longer text. Abstracts are commonly created for articles (such as obituaries) in periodicals and newspapers and for documents or collections of r [..]

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A brief, objective representation of the essential content of a book, article, speech, report, dissertation, patent, standard, or other work, presenting the main points in the same order as the origin [..]

a document signed by the members of the board of elections showing the votes for each candidate and ballot proposal on the official ballot in the election. The abstract shall show a total number of votes for each candidate in each precinct and a total for each candidate in the county. It shall also show the number of votes for each candidate among [..]

1 : a summary of a legal document 2 : abstract of title ab·stract [ab-strakt, ab-strakt] vt

A brief summary, usually of an article, book, or chapter in a book. Annotated Bibliography

An abstract is a summary of an article, and can appear in an indexing or full text database. On the basis of an abstract, you can decide if the article is worth reading in full.

    A brief summary of a research project and its findings.

A brief summary of an article in a scholarly journal. This generally appears at the beginning of an article.

Short summary of a scientific or scholarly work.

[noun] In science, an abstract is a brief statement of essential information contained within a document or presentation. An abstract is not an introduction, rather it concentrates the most pertinent information to facilitate understanding of the main points of the document. Most scientific journal articles include an abstract at the beginning of t [..]

An abstract is a short summary of a research article, thesis, review or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject or discipline, and is often used to help the reader quickly to know the idea of th [..]

A brief summary of the main points in a book, article or other work.

A summary of the public records relating to the title to a particular piece of land. An attorney or title insurance company reviews an abstract of title to determine whether there are any title defect [..]

The term abstract is subject to different meanings, but in a legal sense, it refers to an abbreviated history of an official record. It is often used in the context of an abstract of a land title. Suc [..]

An formally unfinished class or method, marked with the keyword abstract. It is a way of preventing someone from instantiating a class that is supposed to be extended first. An abstract class is delib [..]

A brief summary of the key points of a written work, such as an article.

(n) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory(n) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance(adj) existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment(v) consider a [..]

A summary of what the Court or government agency has done.

A summary of an article in a journal or magazine or a chapter in a book. Abstracts are found in indexes, such as RILM Abstracts, to help determine if the article or book chapter contains needed information.

Image which does not depict something in a literal nor complete way. For example, a close-up which removes the original's form and function, else an image with the original so obscured as to make [..]

subjective, non-realistic image. An abstraction photograph generally contains a design of patterns or shapes where the identity of a subject is not evident.

An image that is created apart from the standard structure of reality, recognizable by its emphasis on line, color and geometrical form.

A summary or abbreviation of essential information from an original document (e.g., birth, death, or title abstract).

A summary of what a court or government agency does.

n. in general, a summary of a record or document, such as an abstract of judgment or abstract of title to real property.

The “rap sheet” document summary of arrest and disposition data maintained in the records of the Central Repository.

seperating the conceptualization from the actual implementation of an idea.

A summary of a magazine or journal article, written by someone other than the original author.

adj. Generally means simplified instead of detailed. In the context of games, it is an overloaded term which usually means "without theme or story" or "not highly detailed; [..]

1. Withdraw; separate. "The more abstract . . . We are from the body." (Norris) 2. Considered apart from any application to a particular object; separated from matter; exiting in the mind only; as, abstract truth, abstract numbers. Hence: ideal; abstruse; difficult. 3. <logic> Expressing a particular property of an object viewed apa [..]

A brief summary of the study and its results. It should tell you what the study tried to show, how the researchers went about it, and what they found.

The abstract is 125 words or less and presents a concise picture of the proposed research. It includes major constructs and hypotheses. The abstract is the first section of the paper.[8]

A summary statement provided in the TREX expense report that reflects (1) major highlights, (2) benefits, and (3) results of the trip. Each of the three attributes should be included in the abstract s [..]

A brief summary that classifies, evaluates, or describes the important points in the content of a journal article or library resource.

the preamble to a scientific article, which summarizes the subject …

Not realistic, though the intention is often based on an actual subject, place, or feeling. Pure abstraction can be interpreted as any art in which the depiction of real objects has been entirely disc [..]

A style of art that is not realistic. Unusual lines, colors, and shapes make the subject look unrealistic. It is often characterized by the use of geometric lines and shapes and bold, bright colors.

An abstract is a summary of the manufacturer’s actual production records and shows the total quantity used or appearing in the articles during the period covered by the abstract. The claimant must be [..]

A written summary of the title history of a particular piece of real estate.

Art which departs from real subjects and representational accuracy in preference to shapes, colour and texture. This form of British Art is sometimes referred to as non-representational art.

an abbreviated accurate representation of a work, usually without added interpretation or criticism, accompanied by a bibliographic reference to the original work when appearing separately from it. (A [..]

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A history of all transactions shown in the public records affecting a particular tract of land.

A record held by the INDIAN LAND REGISTRY, listing all land dealings (“transactions”) on a particular Indian reserve, or in a particular region. Some abstracts, such as the Registry’s “Surrendered Land Leasing” abstracts, cover only a particular kind of transaction.

A summary or brief description of the content of another longer work. An abstract is often provided along with the citation to a work.&quot;

An abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the [..]

Abstract may refer to: Abstract (album), 1962 album by Joe Harriott Abstract of title a summary of the documents affecting title to parcel of land Abstract (law), a summary of a legal document Abstra [..]

Abstract is an album by Jamaican saxophonist Joe Harriott, recorded in England in November 1961 and May 1962, and released on the Columbia (UK) label in February 1963. It was released by Capitol Recor [..]

1). Existing in thought or idea, but not necessarily in the physical or concrete world. 2). Denoting an idea, quality or state, rather than a concrete object. 3) See Abstract Art.