

abstracting
/æbˈstræktɪŋ/ /əbˈstræktɪŋ/




verb
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.


verb
To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.





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