abstracts 1 of 2

noun

Definition of abstractsnext
plural of abstract
1
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points the scientist wrote a bare-bones abstract of his research and conclusions

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2
as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality) a recent college valedictorian who's been hailed as the very abstract of what's right with today's young people

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verb

present tense third-person singular of abstract
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as in distracts
to draw the attention or mind to something else personal problems abstracted him so persistently that he struggled to keep his mind on his work

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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs

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  1. summaries
  2. manifestations
  3. summarizes
  4. outlines
  5. avatars
  6. icons
  7. incarnations
Noun
  • In a world overloaded with information, interactive dashboards, dynamic visuals, and concise video summaries can make data not only digestible but impactful.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • These summaries provide a snapshot of the overall patient experience, highlighting key themes, concerns and satisfaction levels.
    Lauren Parr, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of summaries
Noun
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone with a penchant for antiquity in all its manifestations is bound to face similar dilemmas.
    Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Verb
  • Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Armed with a better picture of the illnesses, health authorities will develop a case definition, which summarizes the key features of the illness.
    Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of summarizes
Verb
  • As for where that money is coming from, the report outlines three major categories.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sustainability is also a growing concern for Mount Gay, and Branker outlines several steps the distillery has taken to reduce its environmental impact.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlines
Noun
  • Next-gen robotic avatars The lack of home care leads to significant costs.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, the avatars look and sound fantastic – and naturally, their conversational abilities make last-gen models like Siri and Alexa feel like black and white TVs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of avatars
Noun
  • Today, Calvin Klein continues to drive that narrative with buzzy icons like Jeremy Allen White.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The designs incorporate iterations of various state icons, including the state insect (the Monarch butterfly), the state flower (violet) and Abraham Lincoln, as well as nods to corn, agriculture and industry.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of icons
Noun
  • But the kinks were worked out on set, with digital 3D production also introduced in its early incarnations.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The cinema has undergone several incarnations since it was built by brothers Jimmy and Johnny Houlihan and opened in 1919.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of incarnations
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