abstracting >> /ˈabstrakt/
Definition: [verb] Consider something theoretically or separately from (something else)
Example: to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism
Definition: [verb] Extract or remove (something)
Example: applications to abstract more water from streams
Definition: [verb] Make a written summary of (an article or book)
Example: staff who abstract material for an online database
Definition: [noun] A summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
Example: an abstract of her speech
Definition: [noun] An abstract work of art.
Example: a big unframed abstract
Definition: [adjective] Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Example: abstract concepts such as love or beauty
Definition: [adjective] Relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but rather seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colours, and textures.
Example: abstract pictures